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

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $81,350 a year. About 9,600 people work in this job there.

$81,350Median yearly pay
$62,070–$94,000Middle half of workers, yearly
9,600People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($72,040). It is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($78,800).

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$51,470
25% of workers$62,070
Half of workers (median)$81,350
75% of workers$94,000
90% of workers$105,260

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Pittsburgh (this page)$81,3509,600
York-Hanover$80,870990
Lancaster$80,8201,900
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$80,56025,460
Reading$80,2501,350
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$79,9903,750
Lebanon$79,170620
Chambersburg$77,700530
Gettysburg$77,150530
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$75,0501,850
State College$73,250510
Harrisburg-Carlisle$72,8602,090
Johnstown$72,780580
Erie$65,870750
Altoona$60,770700

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)

Related jobs in Pittsburgh (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,550
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84,800
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,160
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,510
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,650

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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.