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

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

Median annual salary $77,370 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,570
90th percentile $96,580
Employed locally 230
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,570
    25th
    $58,920
    50th (median)
    $77,370
    75th
    $93,950
    90th
    $96,580

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,490
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,140
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,500
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Northeastern 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania is 22.8% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $52,570 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,920.