Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Chambersburg, PA

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

Median annual salary $78,080 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,870
90th percentile $118,990
Employed locally 140
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,870
    25th
    $63,710
    50th (median)
    $78,080
    75th
    $94,970
    90th
    $118,990

    Chambersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 4% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gettysburg, PA $98,860
    Lexington Park, MD $83,880
    York-Hanover, PA $80,650
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,900
    Lebanon, PA $78,390
    Lancaster, PA $78,190

    Related occupations in Chambersburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,310
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,050
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73,000
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,020
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$35,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Chambersburg, PA is 12.2% above 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 Chambersburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,870 per year in Chambersburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,710.