Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $71,227 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, +14.3% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 55,380 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $59,580 to $77,970 depending on location.
$71,227
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$77,970
Highest paying metro
$59,580
Lowest paying metro
55,380
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $77,970 | $61,070 | $79,990 | 1,400 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $77,850 | $60,680 | $92,430 | 4,330 |
| York, PA | $77,540 | $58,790 | $90,030 | 2,380 |
| State College, PA | $75,890 | $60,250 | $79,100 | 520 |
| Lancaster, PA | $75,450 | $63,310 | $78,470 | 2,230 |
| Lebanon, PA | $75,330 | $60,000 | $77,680 | 500 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $75,010 | $60,620 | $79,390 | 1,770 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $74,490 | $59,620 | $87,990 | 1,870 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $74,480 | $59,820 | $91,410 | 22,660 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $74,310 | $59,860 | $77,680 | 460 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $73,730 | $57,800 | $75,090 | 1,480 |
| Scranton, PA | $73,240 | $58,640 | $78,390 | 2,360 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $71,080 | $59,310 | $78,550 | 410 |
| Williamsport, PA | $70,630 | $58,090 | $77,030 | 480 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $68,710 | $60,670 | $77,030 | 2,760 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $64,510 | $60,220 | $79,400 | 5,700 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $62,760 | $59,760 | $75,220 | 1,920 |
| Erie, PA | $62,290 | $51,960 | $75,570 | 990 |
| Altoona, PA | $59,690 | $51,940 | $72,500 | 450 |
| Johnstown, PA | $59,580 | $49,510 | $73,130 | 710 |