Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $67,400 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,620
90th percentile $84,870
Employed locally 120
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,620
    25th
    $59,260
    50th (median)
    $67,400
    75th
    $73,130
    90th
    $84,870

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,580
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,410
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Central Pennsylvania is 3.9% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $48,620 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,260.