How much does a special education teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$72,680a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $34.94 an hour or $6,057 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.94
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,730Median: $72,680Highest 10%: $98,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,730 | $24.87 | |
| 25th | $59,080 | $28.40 | |
| Median | $72,680 | $34.94 | |
| 75th | $81,580 | $39.22 | |
| 90th | $98,170 | $47.20 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lancaster, PA | $78,470 |
| Reading, PA | $77,230 |
| York, PA | $76,120 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,290 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $67,510 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $64,640 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $63,200 |
| State College, PA | $62,730 |
| Altoona, PA | $62,430 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,940 |
| Williamsport, PA | $61,830 |
| Erie, PA | $61,160 |
| Johnstown, PA | $60,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 16. Vermont | $74,200 |
| 17. Ohio | $73,970 |
| 18. Georgia | $72,880 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $72,680 |
| 20. Virginia | $67,740 |
| 21. Minnesota | $67,620 |
| 22. Delaware | $65,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $34.94 ($72,680 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $72,680 against $65,120 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for special education teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays special education teachers the most?
Lancaster, PA, with a median of $78,470 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.