How much does a preschool teacher make in Philadelphia?
$36,750a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.67
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 162 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 15,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,350Median: $36,750Highest 10%: $59,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,350 | $14.59 | |
| 25th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| Median | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 75th | $44,030 | $21.17 | |
| 90th | $59,280 | $28.50 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,700 |
| Law Teacher | $128,600 |
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Business Teacher | $107,200 |
| Architecture Teacher | $105,800 |
| Geography Teacher | $104,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,800 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $101,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $17.67 ($36,750 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $36,750 against $38,140 nationally, 4% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $36,050, so Philadelphia pays 2% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for preschool teacher pay?
162 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,280 or more.
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.