Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $73,770 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,260
90th percentile $122,720
Employed locally 120
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,260
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $73,770
    75th
    $96,600
    90th
    $122,720

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 93% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reading, PA $80,400
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,880
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,980
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,820
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,510
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $64,460

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,600
    Instructional Coordinators $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Harrisburg?

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

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Harrisburg, PA is 2.3% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $42,260 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.