Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Scranton, PA

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

Median annual salary $82,440 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,020
90th percentile $125,850
Employed locally 90
National median $79,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,020
    25th
    $61,310
    50th (median)
    $82,440
    75th
    $101,270
    90th
    $125,850

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 130% Median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $159,860
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $158,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,360
    Fresno, CA $133,150

    Nearby metros — Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $106,030
    El Paso, TX $98,050
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,870
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $85,110
    York-Hanover, PA $85,010
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $84,020

    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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Scranton, PA is 3.9% above the national median of $79,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Scranton?

    Entry-level Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,020 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,310.