Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Gettysburg, PA

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

Median annual salary $98,860 +42.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,880
90th percentile $123,310
Employed locally 100
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,880
    25th
    $78,980
    50th (median)
    $98,860
    75th
    $98,860
    90th
    $123,310

    Gettysburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,071 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 122% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 22% 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
    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
    Chambersburg, PA $78,080

    Related occupations in Gettysburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $71,080
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,140
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Gettysburg, PA is 42.1% 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 Gettysburg?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,880 per year in Gettysburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,980.