How much does a special education teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$77,040a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $37.04 an hour or $6,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.04
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,300Median: $77,040Highest 10%: $106,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,300 | $25.14 | |
| 25th | $61,590 | $29.61 | |
| Median | $77,040 | $37.04 | |
| 75th | $93,480 | $44.94 | |
| 90th | $106,100 | $51.03 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $80,510 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,860 |
| Lancaster, PA | $78,560 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $75,390 |
| Scranton, PA | $75,230 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $74,910 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $64,410 |
| York, PA | $62,530 |
| Erie, PA | $59,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 10. Utah | $78,920 |
| 11. Oregon | $78,360 |
| 12. Delaware | $77,420 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,040 |
| 14. Maryland | $76,410 |
| 15. Michigan | $76,040 |
| 16. Illinois | $74,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.04 ($77,040 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $77,040 against $66,810 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for special education teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays special education teachers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $80,510 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.