Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $72,680 a year. About 7,640 people work in this job there.

$72,680Median yearly pay

$59,080–$81,580Middle half of workers, yearly

7,640People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). Pennsylvania ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Pennsylvania

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$51,730
25% of workers	$59,080
Half of workers (median)	$72,680
75% of workers	$81,580
90% of workers	$98,170

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Lancaster	$78,470	340
Reading	$77,230	280
York-Hanover	$76,120	300
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton	$75,190	530
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	$74,290	5,660
Chambersburg	$67,510	80
Harrisburg-Carlisle	$64,640	440
Pittsburgh	$63,200	990
State College	$62,730	70
Altoona	$62,430	50
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre	$61,940	290
Williamsport	$61,830	80
Erie	$61,160	170
Johnstown	$60,980	90

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Pennsylvania

Job	Median yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,800
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$77,060
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,050
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,930
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$77,000
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$75,760
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$77,040
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$64,430

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.