Middle School Teacher Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median middle school teacher in the Philadelphia area earns $78,130 a year, 21% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and about the same as the Pennsylvania median ($77,930). Half of the 13,090 middle school teachers there earn between $61,410 and $94,710.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,610 | $48,610 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $61,410 | $61,250 | $58,530 |
| Median | $78,130 | $77,930 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $94,710 | $96,600 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $103,770 | $105,330 | $102,540 |
| Average | $76,870 | $77,630 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 13,090 | 22,720 | 620,090 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- Pittsburgh, PA: $84,800
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
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Similar jobs in Philadelphia, PA
- Elementary School Teacher: $78,570
- High School Teacher: $80,560
- 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.