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

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

Median annual salary $60,750 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,500
90th percentile $80,880
Employed locally 220
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,500
    25th
    $51,360
    50th (median)
    $60,750
    75th
    $73,340
    90th
    $80,880

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,650
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$73,730
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,890
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Northwestern 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania is 3.6% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,500 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,360.