PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2052

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $64,520 +2% above national average (national: $63,000)
$69,630Mean Annual
N/AMedian Hourly
6,850Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$64,520
$48,500
10th pct.
$92,520
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$48,500N/A
25th percentile$59,100N/A
50th percentile (median)$64,520N/A
75th percentile$77,870N/A
90th percentile (top earners)$92,520N/A
Mean (average)$69,630N/A

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $64,520
California $90,530 +40%
Washington $85,340 +32%
District of Columbia $82,400 +28%
Connecticut $81,220 +26%
New York $80,750 +25%
Massachusetts $78,820 +22%
Oregon $78,320 +21%
Rhode Island $77,930 +21%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Pennsylvania?

The mean special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Pennsylvania is $69,630 per year. The median (middle) salary is $64,520 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $48,500 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $59,100 per year.

What is the highest Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Pennsylvania?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $92,520 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $77,870 per year.

How does the Pennsylvania Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary compare to the national average?

The median special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school salary in Pennsylvania is $64,520, which is +2% above national average of $63,000.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes