Disability Specialist Salary in Erie, Pennsylvania

How much does a Disability Specialist make in Erie, PA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Disability Specialist in Erie, PA is $51,910. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,052 to $60,343, with most professionals earning between $36,898 and $68,020.

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What does a Disability Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Disability Specialist

Demonstrated ability to determine reasonable accommodations for disabilities across the disability spectrum including an emphasis in Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing disabilities, and general knowledge of Blind/Low Vision, Learning, ADD/ADHD, Cognitive and Chronic disabilities.

October 19, 2022

Performs other duties as assigned which may include evaluating financial hardship requests, researching and responding to benefit questions/issues and conducting portions of New Employee Orientation, etc.

December 25, 2022

Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital.

January 12, 2023

Assist andencourage individuals, without being directive, to engage in various activities in the home and community that are of interest and meaningful to the individual.

March 13, 2023

Maintains and tracks case files including, inputting notes, and documentation at various stages of the interactive process using a case management system.

March 15, 2023

Complete and maintain required records and documentation, such as progress notes, attendance, and work logs.

March 22, 2023

Determine eligibility and coordinate access to accommodations and services for postsecondary students, primarily who have psychological disabilities and students on the spectrum.

March 27, 2023

Attends or coordinates participation in regional events such as health fairs, transition fairs, and local club meetings to promote awareness of developmental disabilities resources.

April 05, 2023

Develop an understanding of the applicable contract/policy definitions of disability and relevant provisions, clauses, exclusions, riders and waivers as well as statutory requirements.

May 05, 2023

Provides case management services for individuals under Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD Waiver) Guardianship and Care Coordination programs, including assessments, home visits, case documentation, referrals and services as needed.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Disability Specialist in Erie, PA

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44052

60343

51910

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44102

60416

51964

What is the average salary for Disability Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Disability Specialist in Erie, PA. The base salary for Disability Specialist ranges from $44,052 to $60,343 with the average base salary of $51,910. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,102 to $60,416 with the average total cash compensation of $51,964.

View Average Salary for Disability Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,910	$44,052 - $60,343
Bonus	$54	$50 - $73
Total Pay	$51,964	$44,102 - $60,416

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Disability Specialist Salary Near Erie, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,910 - $62,887	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,781 - $64,080	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,719 - $59,886	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,071 - $64,477	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,684 - $63,947	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,109 - $64,531	COMPARE TO Erie, PA

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About Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 276,207 residents. The Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area has a pop...

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