How much does an education teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$74,910a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $36.01 an hour or $6,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.01
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,210Median: $74,910Highest 10%: $114,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,210 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| Median | $74,910 | $36.01 | |
| 75th | $96,950 | $46.61 | |
| 90th | $114,000 | $54.78 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reading, PA | $83,780 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,450 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $76,340 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $75,770 |
| Erie, PA | $67,890 |
| Allentown, PA | $60,010 |
| Scranton, PA | $37,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 17. Virginia | $77,060 |
| 18. Maine | $77,050 |
| 19. Washington | $75,170 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $74,910 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $74,790 |
| 22. Arkansas | $74,500 |
| 23. Nevada | $74,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $36.01 ($74,910 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $74,910 against $75,350 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for education teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays education teachers the most?
Reading, PA, with a median of $83,780 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.