How much does a teacher and instructor make in Pennsylvania?
$58,420a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Pennsylvania. That is $28.09 an hour or $4,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.09
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,910Median: $58,420Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,910 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| Median | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| 75th | $95,740 | $46.03 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $69,990 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,810 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,770 |
| York, PA | $47,440 |
| Scranton, PA | $45,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 29. South Carolina | $60,220 |
| 30. Georgia | $60,130 |
| 31. Louisiana | $59,460 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $58,420 |
| 33. Kentucky | $58,200 |
| 34. Ohio | $56,890 |
| 35. Utah | $56,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $28.09 ($58,420 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $58,420 against $66,140 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays teacher and instructors the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $69,990 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.