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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $59,740 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $79,620
Employed locally 340
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $57,480
    50th (median)
    $59,740
    75th
    $74,030
    90th
    $79,620

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 94% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 6% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $73,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,550
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Scranton, PA is 5.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,480.