Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Pennsylvania
$37,250avg. a year
$17.91 an hour · 22,760 employed
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Pennsylvania earn an average of $37,250 a year. That is $5,780 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $43,030. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $41,250.
$36,050Median pay
$17.91Average hourly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for preschool teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
115,260 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$41,250
$19.83 an hour
21,420 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$38,980
$18.74 an hour
3520 jobs
Reading, PA
$38,050
$18.29 an hour
4130 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$37,010
$17.80 an hour
5560 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$36,480
$17.54 an hour
6810 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$36,070
$17.34 an hour
7510 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$35,970
$17.29 an hour
870 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$35,860
$17.24 an hour
93,890 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$35,720
$17.17 an hour
10980 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$35,680
$17.16 an hour
1180 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$35,590
$17.11 an hour
12160 jobs
Altoona, PA
$34,890
$16.77 an hour
13190 jobs
State College, PA
$34,500
$16.59 an hour
14430 jobs
Erie, PA
$34,220
$16.45 an hour
15160 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$33,100
$15.92 an hour
16140 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$32,200
$15.48 an hour
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania preschool teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,030 | $20.69 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,250 | $17.91 |
| New Jersey | $56,770 | $27.30 |
| New York | $51,930 | $24.97 |
| Maryland | $47,470 | $22.82 |
| West Virginia | $37,650 | $18.10 |
| Delaware | $37,240 | $17.91 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,780
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,650
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,630
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$72,340
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,080
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$74,810
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $37,250 a year, and the median is $36,050. That is $5,780 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $43,030.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$17.91 an hour on average; the median is $17.33.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($41,250), followed by Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($38,980). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Chambersburg, PA ($32,200).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national preschool teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.