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

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

Median annual salary $77,450 +23% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,060
90th percentile $112,470
Employed locally 6,170
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,060
    25th
    $59,280
    50th (median)
    $77,450
    75th
    $97,400
    90th
    $112,470

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 105% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 5% 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 Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,000
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $95,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,110
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA is 23% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,060 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,280.