Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $67,795 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.5% vs the national median of $64,880. An estimated 5,820 special education teachers, middle school are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $57,600 to $78,560 depending on location.
$67,795
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$78,560
Highest paying metro
$57,600
Lowest paying metro
5,820
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $78,560 | $62,410 | $95,140 | 3,110 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $77,970 | $64,100 | $89,580 | 280 |
| Lancaster, PA | $77,920 | $63,960 | $84,580 | 90 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $77,810 | $58,850 | $99,930 | 1,190 |
| Williamsport, PA | $76,370 | $59,400 | $81,370 | 60 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $67,400 | $59,260 | $73,130 | 120 |
| Scranton, PA | $63,210 | $50,190 | $81,190 | 150 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $63,040 | $57,670 | $82,550 | 60 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $61,760 | $51,990 | $77,510 | 120 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $61,270 | $59,910 | $84,330 | 180 |
| Reading, PA | $60,370 | $58,370 | $89,360 | 120 |
| York, PA | $58,060 | $40,920 | $81,530 | 160 |
| Erie, PA | $57,600 | $50,810 | $60,390 | 180 |