Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $60,370 -7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,120
90th percentile $91,730
Employed locally 120
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,120
    25th
    $58,370
    50th (median)
    $60,370
    75th
    $89,360
    90th
    $91,730

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 78% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 22% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,780
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Reading, PA is 7% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $52,120 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,370.