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

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $84,800 a year. About 4,390 people work in this job there.

$84,800Median yearly pay
$60,830–$105,420Middle half of workers, yearly
4,390People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 32% higher than the U.S. median ($64,370). It is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($77,930).

Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$49,210
25% of workers$60,830
Half of workers (median)$84,800
75% of workers$105,420
90% of workers$114,270

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Pittsburgh (this page)$84,8004,390
York-Hanover$81,830810
Williamsport$81,760230
Reading$81,120780
Lancaster$80,960740
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$80,0301,560
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$79,6201,460
State College$78,280220
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$78,13013,090
Harrisburg-Carlisle$76,1401,190
Chambersburg$75,840310
Altoona$74,730190
Erie$62,330600

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Pittsburgh (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,350
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,550
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,160
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,650
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,510

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.