Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Scranton, PA

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

Median annual salary $79,840 +30% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,990
90th percentile $80,670
Employed locally 120
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,990
    25th
    $66,320
    50th (median)
    $79,840
    75th
    $79,840
    90th
    $80,670

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 125% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $80,580
    Lebanon, PA $78,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,050
    York-Hanover, PA $77,710
    Lexington Park, MD $76,910
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $75,240

    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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Scranton?

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Scranton, PA is 30% above the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $42,990 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,320.