Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Lancaster, PA
- Middle 50%
- $63,420–$81,110
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #35 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Lancaster, PA metro earn a median of $78,470 a year, based on BLS estimates for 340 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 8% above the PA statewide median of $72,680. It ranks #35 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE340 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in other PA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $77,230 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $76,120 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $75,190 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $74,290 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $71,380 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $64,640 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $63,960 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $63,200 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Lancaster?
The BLS median is $78,470 a year (May 2025). Half of the 340 jobs pay between $63,420 and $81,110. The 10th percentile is $59,170 and the 90th is $95,700.
Is Lancaster a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 8% above the PA statewide median of $72,680. It ranks #35 of 223 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.