Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,970 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,450
90th percentile $76,710
Employed locally 310
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,450
    25th
    $49,330
    50th (median)
    $60,970
    75th
    $76,170
    90th
    $76,710

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,580
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,410
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

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

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Central Pennsylvania is 12.4% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,450 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,330.