How much does a special education teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$76,530a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $36.79 an hour or $6,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.79
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,990Median: $76,530Highest 10%: $99,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,990 | $22.59 | |
| 25th | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| Median | $76,530 | $36.79 | |
| 75th | $97,760 | $47.00 | |
| 90th | $99,500 | $47.84 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $73,390 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 8. Massachusetts | $78,440 |
| 9. Virginia | $77,280 |
| 10. Washington | $76,790 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $76,530 |
| 12. Georgia | $76,130 |
| 13. Maryland | $76,100 |
| 14. District of Columbia | $71,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $36.79 ($76,530 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $76,530 against $76,580 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for special education teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 11 of 42 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays special education teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $73,390 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.