Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Scranton, PA

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

Median annual salary $47,230 -27% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,190
90th percentile $79,790
Employed locally 50
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,190
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $47,230
    75th
    $68,300
    90th
    $79,790

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 74% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $108,980
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $81,220
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $78,300
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $72,550
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $70,430
    Lancaster, PA $70,240

    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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other 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 Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in Scranton, PA is 27% below the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Scranton?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $33,190 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.