Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $63,060 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,390
90th percentile $77,390
Employed locally 80
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,390
    25th
    $56,330
    50th (median)
    $63,060
    75th
    $69,340
    90th
    $77,390

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 4% above 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 Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,890
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,180
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,730
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $72,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Altoona, PA is 0.1% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,390 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,330.