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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $64,030 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,260
90th percentile $82,100
Employed locally 430
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,260
    25th
    $59,440
    50th (median)
    $64,030
    75th
    $80,550
    90th
    $82,100

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 19% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,600
    Instructional Coordinators $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Harrisburg, PA is 1.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,260 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,440.