How much does a teacher and instructor make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $31.16 an hour or $5,401 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.16
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,820 | $19.63 | |
| 25th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| Median | $64,810 | $31.16 | |
| 75th | $96,170 | $46.24 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.07 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Harrisburg, PA | $69,990 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,770 |
| York, PA | $47,440 |
| Scranton, PA | $45,820 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $31.16 ($64,810 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
No: $64,810 against $66,140 nationally, 2% less.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $58,420, so Philadelphia pays 11% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for teacher and instructor pay?
100 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,200 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.