How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$65,400a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $31.44 an hour or $5,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.44
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 12,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,770Median: $65,400Highest 10%: $199,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $65,400 | $31.44 | |
| 75th | $104,900 | $50.44 | |
| 90th | $199,700 | $96.01 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Scranton, PA | $80,980 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $78,320 |
| Erie, PA | $75,910 |
| Lancaster, PA | $73,250 |
| Allentown, PA | $62,050 |
| Reading, PA | $61,500 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 28. Michigan | $70,550 |
| 29. Kentucky | $67,690 |
| 30. New York | $67,640 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $65,400 |
| 32. West Virginia | $65,260 |
| 33. Georgia | $64,650 |
| 34. Texas | $64,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $31.44 ($65,400 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $65,400 against $77,640 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 31 of 48 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, with a median of $80,980 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.