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

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

Median annual salary $76,830 +22% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,850
90th percentile $92,520
Employed locally 300
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,850
    25th
    $62,720
    50th (median)
    $76,830
    75th
    $82,750
    90th
    $92,520

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 8% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $74,420
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $72,290

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,730
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,100
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $78,190
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Lancaster, PA is 22% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $57,850 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,720.