Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $77,040 a year. About 3,710 people work in this job there.

$77,040Median yearly pay

$61,590–$93,480Middle half of workers, yearly

3,710People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($66,810). Pennsylvania ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, middle school in Pennsylvania

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$52,300
25% of workers	$61,590
Half of workers (median)	$77,040
75% of workers	$93,480
90% of workers	$106,140

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton	$80,510	250
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	$78,860	2,780
Lancaster	$78,560	90
Chambersburg	$75,390	40
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre	$75,230	130
Pittsburgh	$74,910	740
Harrisburg-Carlisle	$64,410	180
York-Hanover	$62,530	170
Erie	$59,070	150

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,000 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
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,930
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$77,000
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$64,430
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$57,230
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,050
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$72,680

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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.