Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $78,190 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,460
90th percentile $98,660
Employed locally 580
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,460
    25th
    $62,480
    50th (median)
    $78,190
    75th
    $84,990
    90th
    $98,660

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% below 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
    Chambersburg, PA $78,080

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,730
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,120
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Lancaster, PA is 12.4% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,460 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,480.