Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $77,920 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,000
90th percentile $92,580
Employed locally 90
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,000
    25th
    $63,960
    50th (median)
    $77,920
    75th
    $84,580
    90th
    $92,580

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 7% 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
    Pittsburgh, PA $77,810
    Williamsport, PA $76,370
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,410

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,730
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,100
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $78,190
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Lancaster, PA is 20.1% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $58,000 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,960.