Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $74,730 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,080
90th percentile $94,410
Employed locally 190
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,080
    25th
    $55,790
    50th (median)
    $74,730
    75th
    $89,610
    90th
    $94,410

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 123% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $101,430
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $80,190
    Gettysburg, PA $79,800
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $79,760
    Lancaster, PA $79,120
    Reading, PA $78,720

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,890
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,180
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,250
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $72,610
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $63,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Altoona, PA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Altoona, PA is 18.7% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Altoona?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $51,080 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,790.