Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,830 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,940
90th percentile $77,540
Employed locally 350
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,940
    25th
    $59,230
    50th (median)
    $61,830
    75th
    $73,670
    90th
    $77,540

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,580
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,410
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Central Pennsylvania is 1.9% below 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,940 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,230.