Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $72,290 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,630
90th percentile $89,380
Employed locally 640
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,630
    25th
    $59,960
    50th (median)
    $72,290
    75th
    $78,690
    90th
    $89,380

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $92,970
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $92,070
    York-Hanover, PA $78,060
    Grants Pass, OR $76,940
    Lancaster, PA $76,830
    Lexington Park, MD $74,420

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,440
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $36,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Allentown, PA-NJ is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 14.7% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Allentown?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $56,630 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,960.