Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Pennsylvania
$77,460avg. a year
Annual salary · 3,710 employed
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Pennsylvania earn an average of $77,460 a year. That is $3,680 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $73,780. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $80,580.
$77,040Median pay
$77,460Average yearly
+14%Avg. pay since 2020
#12Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, middle school by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
12,780 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$80,580
a year
2250 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$80,430
a year
390 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$79,520
a year
4740 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$78,890
a year
5130 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$71,730
a year
6180 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$70,500
a year
740 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$70,090
a year
8170 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$69,240
a year
9150 jobs
Erie, PA
$59,710
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, Middle School pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania special education teachers, middle 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 | $73,780 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $77,460 | – |
| New York | $92,940 | – |
| Maryland | $82,830 | – |
| New Jersey | $82,680 | – |
| Delaware | $73,780 | – |
| Ohio | $73,110 | – |
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, Kindergarten and Elementary School$72,340
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,080
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, middle school make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $77,460 a year, and the median is $77,040. That is $3,680 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $73,780.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($80,580), followed by Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($80,430). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Erie, PA ($59,710).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #12 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 25-2057. 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, middle 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.