Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $75,070 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,640
90th percentile $90,420
Employed locally 220
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,640
    25th
    $59,420
    50th (median)
    $75,070
    75th
    $76,030
    90th
    $90,420

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,490
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,140
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,500
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $77,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 7.9% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,640 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,420.