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Special Education Teacher Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $57,729/year ($4,811/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 19th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 7,640 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $72,680 a year — though pay ranges from $51,730 for newcomers to $98,170 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,640 Special Education Teacher jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $72,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,729 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $72,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,160 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,560 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$2,231 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,729 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,811 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Pennsylvania is $72,680 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,080 and $81,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $72,680, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $57,729 per year ($4,811 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 7,640 Special Education Teacher jobs in Pennsylvania in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Pennsylvania state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Pennsylvania.