Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $63,210 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,960
90th percentile $86,290
Employed locally 150
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,960
    25th
    $50,190
    50th (median)
    $63,210
    75th
    $81,190
    90th
    $86,290

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 99% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 1% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $73,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,550
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Scranton, PA is 2.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $46,960 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,190.