Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Pennsylvania
$72,340avg. a year
Annual salary · 7,640 employed
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Pennsylvania earn an average of $72,340 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Reading, PA at $76,090.
$72,680Median pay
$72,340Average yearly
+10%Avg. pay since 2020
#17Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
1280 jobs
Reading, PA
$76,090
a year
25,660 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$75,600
a year
3340 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$75,080
a year
4530 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$74,350
a year
5300 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$72,660
a year
6440 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$70,480
a year
780 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$70,310
a year
880 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$69,490
a year
9990 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$68,650
a year
1070 jobs
State College, PA
$67,970
a year
11290 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$66,870
a year
1250 jobs
Altoona, PA
$65,220
a year
13170 jobs
Erie, PA
$65,030
a year
1490 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$64,500
a year
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $72,340 | – |
| New York | $91,610 | – |
| Maryland | $83,370 | – |
| New Jersey | $80,520 | – |
| Ohio | $71,630 | – |
| Delaware | $70,000 | – |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,780
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,650
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,630
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,250
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,080
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$74,810
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $72,340 a year, and the median is $72,680. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Reading, PA ($76,090), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($75,600). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Johnstown, PA ($64,500).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #17 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.