Preschool Teacher Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Updated
The median preschool teacher in the Pittsburgh area earns $35,650 a year, 7% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 1% below the Pennsylvania median ($36,050). Half of the 3,890 preschool teachers there earn between $29,910 and $38,980.
Median $35,650
10th: $23,38090th: $46,520
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,380 | $29,590 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $29,910 | $31,200 | $34,530 |
| Median | $35,650 | $36,050 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $38,980 | $38,270 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $46,520 | $46,460 | $61,390 |
| Average | $35,720 | $37,250 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 3,890 | 22,760 | 478,780 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
Paid less than $35,650? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- Philadelphia, PA: $36,750
- 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
- All cities
Similar jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,550
- High School Teacher: $81,350
- Middle School Teacher: $84,800
- Teaching Assistant: $33,700
- Substitute Teacher: $41,820
- All jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
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.