Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $60,070 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,250
90th percentile $102,310
Employed locally 140
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,250
    25th
    $49,510
    50th (median)
    $60,070
    75th
    $84,880
    90th
    $102,310

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,630
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,610
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,040
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,110

    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, Preschool make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 3.4% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $46,250 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,510.