Advertisement
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh$84,350
- York$79,820
- Allentown$79,720
- Reading$79,660
- Lancaster$78,280
- Scranton$78,010
- Philadelphia$76,870
- Williamsport$75,630
- State College$75,090
- Chambersburg$74,190
- Harrisburg$72,970
- Altoona$71,890
- Erie$64,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $84,350 | $84,800 | $60,830 | $65,581 | 95 |
| York | $79,820 | $81,830 | $62,210 | $62,533 | 96 |
| Allentown | $79,720 | $79,620 | $62,800 | $62,466 | 100 |
| Reading | $79,660 | $81,120 | $63,200 | $62,425 | 97 |
| Lancaster | $78,280 | $80,960 | $63,590 | $61,497 | 98 |
| Scranton | $78,010 | $80,030 | $62,420 | $61,315 | 94 |
| Philadelphia | $76,870 | $78,130 | $61,410 | $60,548 | 103 |
| Williamsport | $75,630 | $81,760 | $61,080 | $59,714 | 92 |
| State College | $75,090 | $78,280 | $60,150 | $59,351 | 97 |
| Chambersburg | $74,190 | $75,840 | $62,560 | $58,745 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $72,970 | $76,140 | $62,270 | $57,924 | 99 |
| Altoona | $71,890 | $74,730 | $55,790 | $57,198 | 90 |
| Erie | $64,440 | $62,330 | $50,530 | $51,979 | 91 |
*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.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
More about pay in Pennsylvania
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 25-2022.
- 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.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.