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

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

Median annual salary $65,480 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,680
90th percentile $81,660
Employed locally 250
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,680
    25th
    $59,540
    50th (median)
    $65,480
    75th
    $81,630
    90th
    $81,660

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,820
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,630
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$71,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southwestern 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania is 3.9% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,680 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,540.