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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- York$84,700
- Philadelphia$82,430
- Allentown$81,780
- Reading$78,690
- Lebanon$77,750
- Harrisburg$74,940
- Chambersburg$72,550
- Lancaster$72,270
- Scranton$70,860
- Johnstown$67,400
- Erie$66,870
- Pittsburgh$65,970
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | $84,700 | $84,300 | $75,340 | $65,816 | 96 |
| Philadelphia | $82,430 | $80,070 | $63,790 | $64,289 | 103 |
| Allentown | $81,780 | $81,200 | $73,140 | $63,852 | 100 |
| Reading | $78,690 | $77,740 | $77,390 | $61,773 | 97 |
| Lebanon | $77,750 | $80,060 | $76,970 | $61,140 | 93 |
| Harrisburg | $74,940 | $76,640 | $64,430 | $59,250 | 99 |
| Chambersburg | $72,550 | $75,610 | $62,240 | $57,642 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $72,270 | $77,800 | $62,160 | $57,453 | 98 |
| Scranton | $70,860 | $75,440 | $58,960 | $56,505 | 94 |
| Johnstown | $67,400 | $63,540 | $55,960 | $54,177 | 86 |
| Erie | $66,870 | $72,190 | $56,400 | $53,820 | 91 |
| Pittsburgh | $65,970 | $58,510 | $50,160 | $53,162 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in other states
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2032.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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