Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $76,477 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.4% vs the national median of $64,580. An estimated 60,470 secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $69,220 to $81,580 depending on location.
$76,477
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$81,580
Highest paying metro
$69,220
Lowest paying metro
60,470
Employed in Pennsylvania
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inSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $81,580 | $62,760 | $96,210 | 3,160 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $80,220 | $63,650 | $84,320 | 420 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $79,000 | $61,400 | $98,150 | 10,460 |
| Reading, PA | $78,780 | $59,030 | $90,430 | 1,450 |
| Lancaster, PA | $78,730 | $63,300 | $93,530 | 2,190 |
| York, PA | $78,440 | $61,010 | $95,120 | 1,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $78,440 | $60,930 | $96,550 | 25,520 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $77,910 | $60,310 | $79,160 | 2,030 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $77,870 | $61,470 | $80,390 | 1,900 |
| State College, PA | $77,510 | $61,390 | $89,810 | 530 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $77,450 | $62,310 | $82,840 | 590 |
| Lebanon, PA | $76,770 | $61,270 | $83,190 | 670 |
| Scranton, PA | $76,480 | $58,640 | $87,830 | 2,060 |
| Williamsport, PA | $75,990 | $59,810 | $81,950 | 400 |
| Altoona, PA | $74,890 | $59,010 | $78,320 | 670 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $73,700 | $58,860 | $80,280 | 2,380 |
| Erie, PA | $73,110 | $57,740 | $78,420 | 730 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $72,650 | $59,600 | $77,180 | 1,680 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $70,790 | $59,740 | $77,720 | 2,000 |
| Johnstown, PA | $69,220 | $57,160 | $77,570 | 530 |