Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $71,730 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $81,530
Employed locally 220
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $57,820
    50th (median)
    $71,730
    75th
    $74,630
    90th
    $81,530

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,820
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,630
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 3.1% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,820.