Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Scranton, PA

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

Median annual salary $64,580 +1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,640
90th percentile $91,580
Employed locally 40
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,640
    25th
    $54,200
    50th (median)
    $64,580
    75th
    $77,010
    90th
    $91,580

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 101% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $81,260
    York-Hanover, PA $80,390
    Lebanon, PA $78,330
    Reading, PA $77,750
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,310
    Pittsburgh, PA $77,050

    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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Scranton, PA is 1% above the national median of $63,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Scranton?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,640 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,200.