2023 Data

Special Education Teacher Salary in Philadelphia, PA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$66,443

2.4% vs national

Hourly Rate

$31.94

/hour

Jobs in Area

522

employed

Salary Range$44,536 - $98,354
10th %Median90th %

Special Education Teacher Salary Range in Philadelphia, PA

Annual Salary Range

$66k

$45k

10th percentile

$55k

25th

$81k

75th

$98k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$44,536$21.41
25th Percentile$54,868$26.38
Median (50th Percentile)$66,443$31.94
75th Percentile$80,932$38.91
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$98,354$47.29
Average (Mean)$72,329$34.77

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Special Education Teacher salary in Philadelphia, PA is $66,443 per year or $31.94 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Philadelphia, PA Compares

vs National Average

$64,910

+2.4%

vs Pennsylvania Average

$67,482

-1.5%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$63,765

-4.0%

Cost of living in Philadelphia, PA is 4.2% above the national average.

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