SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Chambersburg
Chambersburg, PA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Chambersburg, PA is $67,510 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Chambersburg, PA is $67,510 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $58,950 and $77,500. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $56,920 and the ninetieth at $90,030.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Lancaster records the highest median at $78,470. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 75th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,920 | −12.6% |
| 25th | $58,950 | −9.5% |
| Median (50th) | $67,510 | +3.7% |
| 75th | $77,500 | +19.0% |
| 90th | $90,030 | +38.3% |
| Mean | $69,490 | +6.7% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster | $78,470 | 340 | |
| 2 | Reading | $77,230 | 280 | |
| 3 | York | $76,120 | 300 | |
| 4 | Allentown | $75,190 | 530 | |
| 5 | Philadelphia | $74,290 | 5,660 | |
| 6 | Harrisburg | $64,640 | 440 | |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $63,200 | 990 | |
| 8 | State College | $62,730 | 70 | |
| 9 | Altoona | $62,430 | 50 | |
| 10 | Scranton | $61,940 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chambersburg run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $67,510 goes as far as $69,170 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,170US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,510 a year, 3.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,920 to $90,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lancaster, at $78,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Chambersburg, PA?
The median annual wage is $67,510, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,120, so pay in Chambersburg, PA is 3.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Chambersburg, PA earns more than $90,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lancaster, at $78,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Chambersburg, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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