Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $80,650 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,080
90th percentile $119,830
Employed locally 300
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,080
    25th
    $75,280
    50th (median)
    $80,650
    75th
    $95,620
    90th
    $119,830

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 98% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 2% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,900
    Lebanon, PA $78,390
    Lancaster, PA $78,190
    Chambersburg, PA $78,080

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,540
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,850
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,130
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in York, PA is 15.9% 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 York?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,080 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,280.