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

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

Median annual salary $62,970 +-0% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $93,550
Employed locally 740
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $57,710
    50th (median)
    $62,970
    75th
    $76,990
    90th
    $93,550

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 15% 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 Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,510
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$95,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 0% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,710.