How much does a special education teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$77,000a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $37.02 an hour or $6,417 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.02
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,110Median: $77,000Highest 10%: $101,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| 25th | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| Median | $77,000 | $37.02 | |
| 75th | $90,160 | $43.35 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $48.98 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gettysburg, PA | $98,860 |
| York, PA | $83,280 |
| Lancaster, PA | $81,040 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $80,060 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,760 |
| Reading, PA | $78,670 |
| Allentown, PA | $77,850 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $75,160 |
| Scranton, PA | $72,600 |
| Erie, PA | $71,660 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $64,780 |
| Williamsport, PA | $63,450 |
| Altoona, PA | $62,050 |
| Johnstown, PA | $59,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 13. Delaware | $78,490 |
| 14. Michigan | $78,050 |
| 15. Oregon | $77,400 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $77,000 |
| 17. New Mexico | $76,940 |
| 18. Minnesota | $76,600 |
| 19. Ohio | $76,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.02 ($77,000 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $77,000 against $74,260 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for special education teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays special education teachers the most?
Gettysburg, PA, with a median of $98,860 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.