Middle School Teacher Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median middle school teacher in the Pittsburgh area earns $84,800 a year, 32% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and 9% above the Pennsylvania median ($77,930). Half of the 4,390 middle school teachers there earn between $60,830 and $105,420.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,210 | $48,610 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $60,830 | $61,250 | $58,530 |
| Median | $84,800 | $77,930 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $105,420 | $96,600 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $114,270 | $105,330 | $102,540 |
| Average | $84,350 | $77,630 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 4,390 | 22,720 | 620,090 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 13th 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
- Philadelphia, PA: $78,130
- 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 Pittsburgh, PA
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,550
- 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.