Elementary School Teacher Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median elementary school teacher in the Pittsburgh area earns $76,550 a year, 20% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and 1% below the Pennsylvania median ($77,060). Half of the 7,640 elementary school teachers there earn between $62,070 and $85,500.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,570 | $51,990 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $62,070 | $61,380 | $57,710 |
| Median | $76,550 | $77,060 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $85,500 | $88,660 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $105,760 | $99,630 | $104,340 |
| Average | $76,870 | $75,780 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 7,640 | 48,370 | 1,388,390 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $78,570
- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
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Similar jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
- Middle School Teacher: $84,800
- High School Teacher: $81,350
- Preschool Teacher: $35,650
- Teaching Assistant: $33,700
- Substitute Teacher: $41,820
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.