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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Special Education Teachers, All Other, Electricians
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$74,370$79,910Higher
Hourly medianNot published$38.42/hr
Middle half of workers earn$64,340 – $83,910$58,300 – $102,160
Jobs in Greater Boston23013,410Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+3.3%+11.6%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year701,790Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationBachelor's degreeHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneApprenticeship
AI exposure37Moderate25LowerLower
Observed AI use todaySomeLittle or none
Programs near Boston35More1

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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