Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Pennsylvania: $80,500 Average

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Average base salary, Pennsylvania

$80,500 / year

≈ $6,700 per month · $38.70 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Pennsylvania · median $81,500

25th percentile
$64,000Average
$80,50075th percentile
$96,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by state

Alabama$64,500

Alaska$85,500

Arizona$66,500

Arkansas$62,000

California$109,500

Colorado$76,000

Connecticut$87,500

Delaware$77,000

District of Columbia$91,500

Florida$63,500

Georgia$74,500

Hawaii$76,000

Idaho$69,000

Illinois$92,500

Indiana$70,000

Iowa$64,000

Kansas$61,000

Kentucky$65,500

Louisiana$63,500

Maine$69,000

Maryland$82,500

Massachusetts$93,500

Michigan$73,500

Minnesota$83,000

Mississippi$55,500

Missouri$62,500

Montana$63,500

Nebraska$68,000

Nevada$71,000

New Hampshire$74,500

New Jersey$90,000

New Mexico$75,500

New York$100,500

North Carolina$57,500

North Dakota$64,000

Ohio$81,000

Oklahoma$57,000

Oregon$82,000

Pennsylvania$80,500

Rhode Island$87,000

South Carolina$67,500

South Dakota$56,000

Tennessee$65,000

Texas$68,000

Utah$78,000

Vermont$75,000

Virginia$77,500

Washington$103,000

West Virginia$58,500

Wisconsin$69,000

Wyoming$68,500

About this role

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education is a professional role within the function in the Educational Instruction and Library job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Top skills: Instructing Speaking Reading Comprehension Learning Strategies Active Listening Social Perceptiveness

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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay by experience level

Entry level$50,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$62,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$74,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$96,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$111,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-1.6%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

66,200

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by industry

Educational Services

1,060,270 workers

$79,000

Elementary and Secondary Schools

1,055,050 workers

$79,000

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

900,040 workers

$80,500

Educational Services, Privately Owned

151,920 workers

$70,500

Educational Services, State Government Owned

8,310 workers

$78,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

2,310 workers

$86,000

Educational Support Services

2,170 workers

$65,500

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

1,890 workers

$70,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,380 workers

$70,500

Other Schools and Instruction

1,000 workers

$59,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pays 11% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library

Special Education Teachers, Preschool$79,000

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000

Teachers and Instructors, All Other$76,500

Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,000

Adapted Physical Education Specialist$82,500

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75,500

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,000

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,500

Instructional Coordinator$83,500

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$74,000

Careers related to Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,500

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,000

Tutor$50,000

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$68,000

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$74,000

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make?

The average base salary for a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the United States is $79,000 per year, or about $37.98 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $62,000 and $96,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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