Elementary School Teachers Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $77,060 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,060
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 48,370
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,990; the top 10% earn over $99,630. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64,430 median in Pennsylvania
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,800 median in Pennsylvania
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77,040 median in Pennsylvania
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,000 median in Pennsylvania
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,930 median in Pennsylvania
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57,230 median in Pennsylvania
Elementary School Teachers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do elementary school teachers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $77,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,990 and the top 10% earn over $99,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.