Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Pennsylvania | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,800 | $74,587 | +6% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.88 | $35.86 | +6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $80,738.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a High School Teacher in Pennsylvania is $78,800, or about $37.88 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for High School Teachers is $74,587. Pennsylvania is +6% above the national median.
Entry-level high school teachers in Pennsylvania typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 52,240 high school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $78,800, Pennsylvania offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.