Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Scranton, PA

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

Median annual salary $73,240 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,400
90th percentile $83,530
Employed locally 2,360
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,400
    25th
    $58,640
    50th (median)
    $73,240
    75th
    $78,390
    90th
    $83,530

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 115% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $92,200
    Napa, CA $81,320
    Reading, PA $77,970
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $77,850
    York-Hanover, PA $77,540
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,100

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $78,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Scranton, PA is 17.5% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Scranton?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,400 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,640.