Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Erie, PA

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

Median annual salary $57,600 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,830
90th percentile $74,160
Employed locally 180
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,830
    25th
    $50,810
    50th (median)
    $57,600
    75th
    $60,390
    90th
    $74,160

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $77,970
    Lancaster, PA $77,920
    Pittsburgh, PA $77,810
    Williamsport, PA $76,370

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,970
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,260
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Erie, PA is 11.2% below 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $49,830 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,810.