Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $78,800 a year. About 52,240 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($72,040). Pennsylvania ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51,440 |
| 25% of workers | $61,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78,800 |
| 75% of workers | $92,980 |
| 90% of workers | $102,360 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $81,350 | 9,600 |
| York-Hanover | $80,870 | 990 |
| Lancaster | $80,820 | 1,900 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $80,560 | 25,460 |
| Reading | $80,250 | 1,350 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $79,990 | 3,750 |
| Lebanon | $79,170 | 620 |
| Chambersburg | $77,700 | 530 |
| Gettysburg | $77,150 | 530 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $75,050 | 1,850 |
| State College | $73,250 | 510 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $72,860 | 2,090 |
| Johnstown | $72,780 | 580 |
| Erie | $65,870 | 750 |
| Altoona | $60,770 | 700 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)
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