SOC 25-2058 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Erie
Erie, PA · 10 metro areas compared
At $71,660, median pay for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Erie, PA tracks the national median of $74,260 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $71,660, median pay for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Erie, PA tracks the national median of $74,260 closely. Pay ranges from under $47,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $55,390 to $79,610.
Employment stands at 180, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Gettysburg records the highest median at $98,860. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 85th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,110 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $55,390 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $71,660 | −3.5% |
| 75th | $79,610 | +7.2% |
| 90th | $80,850 | +8.9% |
| Mean | $66,260 | −10.8% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gettysburg | $98,860 | 100 | |
| 2 | York | $83,280 | 270 | |
| 3 | Lancaster | $81,040 | 540 | |
| 4 | Chambersburg | $80,060 | 110 | |
| 5 | Philadelphia | $79,760 | 5,790 | |
| 6 | Reading | $78,670 | 380 | |
| 7 | Allentown | $77,850 | 780 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | $75,160 | 1,850 | |
| 9 | Scranton | $72,600 | 320 | |
| 10 | Harrisburg | $64,780 | 660 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Erie run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $71,660 goes as far as $73,422 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,422US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,660 a year, 3.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,110 to $80,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gettysburg, at $98,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Erie, PA?
The median annual wage is $71,660, 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 $74,260, so pay in Erie, PA is 3.5% lower. 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 Erie, PA earns more than $80,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,110 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 Gettysburg, at $98,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Erie, 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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