Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $77,970 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,150
90th percentile $93,470
Employed locally 280
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,150
    25th
    $64,100
    50th (median)
    $77,970
    75th
    $89,580
    90th
    $93,470

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 94% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $79,980
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Lancaster, PA $77,920
    Pittsburgh, PA $77,810
    Williamsport, PA $76,370
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,410

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,440
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$36,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Allentown?

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

    Is Allentown above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 20.2% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Allentown?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $59,150 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,100.