Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $61,270 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,850
90th percentile $94,250
Employed locally 180
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,850
    25th
    $59,910
    50th (median)
    $61,270
    75th
    $84,330
    90th
    $94,250

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 23% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,600
    Instructional Coordinators $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Harrisburg, PA is 5.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $58,850 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,910.