Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $66,492 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.5% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 9,470 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $59,740 to $78,060 depending on location.
$66,492
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$78,060
Highest paying metro
$59,740
Lowest paying metro
9,470
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
inSpecial Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York, PA | $78,060 | $57,580 | $79,420 | 220 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $77,370 | $58,920 | $93,950 | 230 |
| Lancaster, PA | $76,830 | $62,720 | $82,750 | 300 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $72,290 | $59,960 | $78,690 | 640 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $70,300 | $59,100 | $78,980 | 4,930 |
| Williamsport, PA | $68,090 | $58,990 | $77,850 | 90 |
| Reading, PA | $66,320 | $59,100 | $83,880 | 220 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $65,480 | $59,540 | $81,630 | 250 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $64,520 | $60,570 | $78,550 | 80 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $64,030 | $59,440 | $80,550 | 430 |
| Altoona, PA | $63,060 | $56,330 | $69,340 | 80 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,970 | $57,710 | $76,990 | 740 |
| State College, PA | $62,700 | $54,740 | $77,290 | 60 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $61,830 | $59,230 | $73,670 | 350 |
| Johnstown, PA | $61,350 | $53,880 | $75,180 | 120 |
| Erie, PA | $61,160 | $58,320 | $72,910 | 170 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $60,750 | $51,360 | $73,340 | 220 |
| Scranton, PA | $59,740 | $57,480 | $74,030 | 340 |