How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$75,760a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $36.42 an hour or $6,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.42
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,040Median: $75,760Highest 10%: $103,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 25th | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| Median | $75,760 | $36.42 | |
| 75th | $84,300 | $40.53 | |
| 90th | $103,400 | $49.73 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| York, PA | $84,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $81,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,070 |
| Lebanon, PA | $80,060 |
| Lancaster, PA | $77,800 |
| Reading, PA | $77,740 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $76,640 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $75,610 |
| Scranton, PA | $75,440 |
| Erie, PA | $72,190 |
| Johnstown, PA | $63,540 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $58,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 16. Illinois | $77,950 |
| 17. Michigan | $77,400 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $76,320 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $75,760 |
| 20. Virginia | $75,580 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $74,310 |
| 22. Colorado | $72,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $36.42 ($75,760 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $75,760 against $66,270 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 19 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays career/technical education teachers the most?
York-Hanover, PA, with a median of $84,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.