Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $65,260 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,200
90th percentile $103,840
Employed locally 1,790
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,200
    25th
    $53,250
    50th (median)
    $65,260
    75th
    $95,490
    90th
    $103,840

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 12% 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
    Lancaster, PA $78,190

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,510
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$95,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 6.2% below 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,200 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,250.