Preschool Teacher Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median preschool teacher in the Philadelphia area earns $36,750 a year, 4% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 2% above the Pennsylvania median ($36,050). Half of the 15,260 preschool teachers there earn between $35,470 and $44,030.
Median $36,750
10th: $30,35090th: $59,280
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,350 | $29,590 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $35,470 | $31,200 | $34,530 |
| Median | $36,750 | $36,050 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $44,030 | $38,270 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $59,280 | $46,460 | $61,390 |
| Average | $41,250 | $37,250 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 15,260 | 22,760 | 478,780 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 26th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- Pittsburgh, PA: $35,650
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
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Similar jobs in Philadelphia, PA
- Elementary School Teacher: $78,570
- High School Teacher: $80,560
- Middle School Teacher: $78,130
- 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.