How much does a middle school teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$77,930a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $37.47 an hour or $6,494 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.47
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,610Median: $77,930Highest 10%: $105,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 25th | $61,250 | $29.45 | |
| Median | $77,930 | $37.47 | |
| 75th | $96,600 | $46.44 | |
| 90th | $105,300 | $50.64 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $84,800 |
| York, PA | $81,830 |
| Williamsport, PA | $81,760 |
| Reading, PA | $81,120 |
| Lancaster, PA | $80,960 |
| Scranton, PA | $80,030 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,620 |
| State College, PA | $78,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,130 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $76,140 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $75,840 |
| Altoona, PA | $74,730 |
| Erie, PA | $62,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 10. New Jersey | $78,770 |
| 11. Maryland | $78,510 |
| 12. Oregon | $78,350 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,930 |
| 14. Ohio | $77,090 |
| 15. Illinois | $76,110 |
| 16. New Mexico | $75,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.47 ($77,930 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $77,930 against $64,370 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for middle school teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays middle school teachers the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $84,800 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.