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

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

Median annual salary $61,160 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,800
90th percentile $79,530
Employed locally 170
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,800
    25th
    $58,320
    50th (median)
    $61,160
    75th
    $72,910
    90th
    $79,530

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 99% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 1% 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 Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,970
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,260
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Erie, PA is 2.9% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $53,800 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,320.