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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #39 of 51 · PA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of preschool teachers, except special educations in Pennsylvania earn between $29,590 and $46,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Pennsylvania is $37,250, about 13.4% below the U.S. average ($43,030). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $36,750 | $41,250 | 15,260 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $35,780 | $38,980 | 1,420 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,650 | $35,720 | 3,890 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35,240 | $36,480 | 560 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $35,050 | $35,970 | 510 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $35,020 | $37,200 | 350 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $34,890 | $35,680 | 980 |
| Reading, PA | $34,870 | $38,050 | 520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in Pennsylvania?
The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Pennsylvania is $36,050 per year (mean $37,250), and about 80% earn between $29,590 and $46,460.
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make per hour in Pennsylvania?
Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $37,250 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for preschool teachers, except special education?
Pennsylvania ranks #39 of 51 states for preschool teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $37,250 is about 13.4% below the U.S. average of $43,030.
Which metro areas in Pennsylvania pay preschool teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for preschool teachers, except special education are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($36,750), Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($35,780), Pittsburgh, PA ($35,650), by median annual wage.
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