Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $77,810 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,370
90th percentile $115,460
Employed locally 1,190
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,370
    25th
    $58,850
    50th (median)
    $77,810
    75th
    $99,930
    90th
    $115,460

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 105% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 5% above 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
    Williamsport, PA $76,370
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,410

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,000
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $95,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 19.9% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $49,370 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,850.