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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$81,030
- Allentown$79,770
- Pittsburgh$79,730
- York$78,970
- Lancaster$78,430
- Lebanon$76,510
- Reading$75,690
- Gettysburg$75,590
- Chambersburg$74,170
- State College$74,000
- Scranton$72,740
- Harrisburg$71,190
- Erie$67,160
- Johnstown$66,820
- Altoona$64,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $81,030 | $80,560 | $62,200 | $63,347 | 103 |
| Allentown | $79,770 | $79,990 | $64,160 | $62,499 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $79,730 | $81,350 | $62,070 | $62,472 | 95 |
| York | $78,970 | $80,870 | $62,520 | $61,961 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $78,430 | $80,820 | $63,310 | $61,598 | 98 |
| Lebanon | $76,510 | $79,170 | $62,450 | $60,306 | 93 |
| Reading | $75,690 | $80,250 | $61,340 | $59,754 | 97 |
| Gettysburg | $75,590 | $77,150 | $62,640 | $59,687 | 95 |
| Chambersburg | $74,170 | $77,700 | $61,550 | $58,732 | 95 |
| State College | $74,000 | $73,250 | $62,590 | $58,617 | 97 |
| Scranton | $72,740 | $75,050 | $59,880 | $57,769 | 94 |
| Harrisburg | $71,190 | $72,860 | $61,490 | $56,727 | 99 |
| Erie | $67,160 | $65,870 | $57,820 | $54,015 | 91 |
| Johnstown | $66,820 | $72,780 | $50,070 | $53,786 | 86 |
| Altoona | $64,470 | $60,770 | $58,720 | $52,002 | 90 |
*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.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 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 25-2031.
- 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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