Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $129,100 +32.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,190
90th percentile $186,210
Employed locally 160
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,190
    25th
    $65,010
    50th (median)
    $129,100
    75th
    $153,750
    90th
    $186,210

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 203% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 103% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    York-Hanover, PA $132,550
    El Paso, TX $108,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $99,820
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,250
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,260

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$73,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,550
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Scranton, PA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Scranton, PA is 32.7% above the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Scranton?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,190 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,010.