How much does a secondary school teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$78,800a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $37.88 an hour or $6,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.88
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 52,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,440Median: $78,800Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,440 | $24.73 | |
| 25th | $61,750 | $29.69 | |
| Median | $78,800 | $37.88 | |
| 75th | $92,980 | $44.70 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.21 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $81,350 |
| York, PA | $80,870 |
| Lancaster, PA | $80,820 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,560 |
| Reading, PA | $80,250 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,990 |
| Lebanon, PA | $79,170 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $77,700 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $77,150 |
| Scranton, PA | $75,050 |
| State College, PA | $73,250 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $72,860 |
| Johnstown, PA | $72,780 |
| Erie, PA | $65,870 |
| Altoona, PA | $60,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 10. Alaska | $79,650 |
| 11. Oregon | $79,570 |
| 12. Ohio | $78,800 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $78,800 |
| 14. Maryland | $78,670 |
| 15. Delaware | $77,960 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $77,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.88 ($78,800 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $78,800 against $72,040 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays secondary school teachers the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $81,350 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.