SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — York
York-Hanover, PA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in York, PA is $76,120 per year, 16.9% above the national median of $65,120.
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 York, PA is $76,120 per year, 16.9% above the national median of $65,120. Pay ranges from under $57,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,280 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,710 to $81,260.
The area has 300 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. Lancaster leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 98th of 390 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,480 | −11.7% |
| 25th | $58,710 | −9.8% |
| Median (50th) | $76,120 | +16.9% |
| 75th | $81,260 | +24.8% |
| 90th | $93,280 | +43.2% |
| Mean | $72,660 | +11.6% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster | $78,470 | 340 | |
| 2 | Reading | $77,230 | 280 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $75,190 | 530 | |
| 4 | Philadelphia | $74,290 | 5,660 | |
| 5 | Chambersburg | $67,510 | 80 | |
| 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 York run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $76,120 goes as far as $77,992 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,992US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,120 a year, 16.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,480 to $93,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 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 York, PA?
The median annual wage is $76,120, 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 York, PA is 16.9% 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 York, PA earns more than $93,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,480 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 300 jobs in this occupation in York, 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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