How much does a preschool teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$36,050a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $17.33 an hour or $3,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.33
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,590Median: $36,050Highest 10%: $46,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,590 | $14.23 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 75th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| 90th | $46,460 | $22.34 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,750 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,780 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,650 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35,240 |
| York, PA | $35,050 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $34,890 |
| Reading, PA | $34,870 |
| Lebanon, PA | $34,530 |
| Scranton, PA | $34,490 |
| State College, PA | $34,440 |
| Williamsport, PA | $34,210 |
| Altoona, PA | $34,180 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $33,720 |
| Erie, PA | $33,580 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $33,350 |
| Johnstown, PA | $30,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 33. Mississippi | $36,250 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $36,160 |
| 35. Missouri | $36,090 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $36,050 |
| 37. Florida | $35,860 |
| 38. North Carolina | $35,710 |
| 39. Ohio | $35,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.33 ($36,050 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $36,050 against $38,140 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for preschool teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays preschool teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $36,750 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.