Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $74,093 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.5% vs the national median of $69,590. An estimated 11,890 special education teachers, secondary school are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $60,970 to $98,860 depending on location.
$74,093
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$98,860
Highest paying metro
$60,970
Lowest paying metro
11,890
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg, PA | $98,860 | $78,980 | $98,860 | 100 |
| York, PA | $80,650 | $75,280 | $95,620 | 300 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $78,900 | $61,160 | $92,960 | 5,320 |
| Lebanon, PA | $78,390 | $60,120 | $84,510 | 60 |
| Lancaster, PA | $78,190 | $62,480 | $84,990 | 580 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $78,080 | $63,710 | $94,970 | 140 |
| State College, PA | $77,940 | $62,830 | $84,760 | 80 |
| Reading, PA | $77,340 | $62,270 | $88,850 | 360 |
| Scranton, PA | $76,690 | $58,700 | $79,080 | 300 |
| Erie, PA | $75,660 | $58,460 | $76,400 | 180 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $75,070 | $59,420 | $76,030 | 220 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $74,890 | $61,460 | $88,540 | 760 |
| Altoona, PA | $72,610 | $60,500 | $76,980 | 170 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $71,730 | $57,820 | $74,630 | 220 |
| Johnstown, PA | $67,360 | $45,060 | $74,450 | 60 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $66,640 | $50,770 | $75,200 | 260 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $65,260 | $53,250 | $95,490 | 1,790 |
| Williamsport, PA | $63,450 | $59,820 | $78,750 | 90 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,170 | $60,370 | $77,640 | 590 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $60,970 | $49,330 | $76,170 | 310 |