Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,630 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,340
90th percentile $92,080
Employed locally 340
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,340
    25th
    $59,530
    50th (median)
    $75,630
    75th
    $88,320
    90th
    $92,080

    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

    Related occupations in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,820
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,860
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $65,480
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $71,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania is 20.1% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $49,340 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,530.