High School Teacher Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median high school teacher in the Philadelphia area earns $80,560 a year, 12% above the U.S. median ($72,040) and 2% above the Pennsylvania median ($78,800). Half of the 25,460 high school teachers there earn between $62,200 and $99,590.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,870 | $51,440 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $62,200 | $61,750 | $59,980 |
| Median | $80,560 | $78,800 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $99,590 | $92,980 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $103,480 | $102,360 | $107,600 |
| Average | $81,030 | $77,650 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 25,460 | 52,240 | 1,065,210 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($108,230).
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Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- Pittsburgh, PA: $81,350
- San Jose, CA: $108,230
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Seattle, WA: $102,670
- Los Angeles, CA: $100,960
- New York, NY: $100,800
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Similar jobs in Philadelphia, PA
- Elementary School Teacher: $78,570
- Middle School Teacher: $78,130
- Preschool Teacher: $36,750
- Teaching Assistant: $36,080
- Substitute Teacher: $45,680
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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.