How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$64,430a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $30.98 an hour or $5,369 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.98
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,700Median: $64,430Highest 10%: $92,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,700 | $20.05 | |
| 25th | $57,700 | $27.74 | |
| Median | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| 75th | $80,960 | $38.92 | |
| 90th | $92,600 | $44.52 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| York, PA | $80,710 |
| Scranton, PA | $80,400 |
| Reading, PA | $79,420 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $78,910 |
| Lancaster, PA | $78,480 |
| Lebanon, PA | $78,460 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $74,780 |
| Johnstown, PA | $71,850 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,250 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,190 |
| Erie, PA | $62,530 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 14. Oregon | $68,580 |
| 15. Georgia | $65,680 |
| 16. Nevada | $64,930 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $64,430 |
| 18. Illinois | $64,020 |
| 19. Virginia | $63,920 |
| 20. Texas | $63,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $30.98 ($64,430 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $64,430 against $62,680 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays kindergarten teachers the most?
York-Hanover, PA, with a median of $80,710 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.