How much does a special education teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$83,510a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $40.15 an hour or $6,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.15
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,510Median: $83,510Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,510 | $23.80 | |
| 25th | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| Median | $83,510 | $40.15 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.14 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.53 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,560 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 3. Connecticut | $87,960 |
| 4. Washington | $86,580 |
| 5. Maryland | $85,010 |
| 6. Pennsylvania | $83,510 |
| 7. Alaska | $80,390 |
| 8. Vermont | $79,000 |
| 9. Colorado | $78,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $40.15 ($83,510 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $83,510 against $64,830 nationally, 29% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for special education teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 6 of 45 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays special education teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $79,560 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.