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Special Education Teaching Assistant Salary in Massachusetts

How much does a Special Education Teaching Assistant make in Massachusetts?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Special Education Teaching Assistant in Massachusetts is $72,753 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Special Education Teaching Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,534
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,020 to $82,060
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,338
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Special Education Teaching Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $82,060 $6,838 $1,578 $39
Average $72,753 $6,063 $1,399 $35
25th Percentile $61,020 $5,085 $1,173 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Special Education Teaching Assistant Salaries

A Special Education Teaching Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Special Education Teaching Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Agawam: $68,961
  • Amherst: $69,465
  • Barre: $70,159

Special Education Teaching Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Special Education Teaching Assistant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 0% above the average. Conversely, Special Education Teaching Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Special Education Teaching Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Special Education Teaching Assistant

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Special Education Teaching Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Special Education Teaching Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$61,020
Average $72,753/year
$82,060
$5,085
Average $6,063/month
$6,838
$1,173
Average $1,399/week
$1,578
$29
Average $35/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $82,060 $6,838 $1,578 $39
Average $72,753 $6,063 $1,399 $35
25th Percentile $61,020 $5,085 $1,173 $29

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  • Abby Kelley Foster School

    Worcester, MA

    MS Special Education Instructional Assistant

    Abby Kelley Foster School | Worcester, MA

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  • Needham Public Schools

    Needham, MA

    Preschool Special Education Instructional Assistant FTE

    Needham Public Schools | Needham, MA

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  • Town of Andover

    Andover, MA

    Special Education Instructional Assistant Permanent Substitute

    Town of Andover | Andover, MA

    Job Title. The job title is not provided in the raw HTML. Job Description. Assist pupils in securing appropriate lessons, skill sheets and procedures. Assi... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Barnstable Public Schools

    Barnstable, MA

    Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher Assistant

    Barnstable Public Schools | Barnstable, MA

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    9 Days Ago

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    Newton, MA

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    Clearway School | Newton, MA

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    Dartmouth, MA

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    University of Massachusetts | Dartmouth, MA

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