How much does an economics teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$118,000a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $56.72 an hour or $9,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.72
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,320Median: $118,000Highest 10%: $202,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,320 | $32.37 | |
| 25th | $97,360 | $46.81 | |
| Median | $118,000 | $56.72 | |
| 75th | $129,900 | $62.45 | |
| 90th | $202,700 | $97.44 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $127,400 |
| Allentown, PA | $122,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 16. Maine | $126,000 |
| 17. Illinois | $124,900 |
| 18. Texas | $118,500 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $118,000 |
| 20. Georgia | $117,600 |
| 21. Missouri | $116,500 |
| 22. North Carolina | $114,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $56.72 ($118,000 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $118,000 against $123,900 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for economics teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 19 of 42 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays economics teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $127,400 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.