Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,240 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $126,090
Employed locally 70
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $57,050
    50th (median)
    $73,240
    75th
    $95,550
    90th
    $126,090

    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

    Related occupations in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,820
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,630
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 1.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,050.