Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- Middle 50%
- $61,760–$78,620
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #89 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro earn a median of $77,160 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,990 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the PA statewide median of $77,060. It ranks #89 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,990 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other PA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $79,860 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $79,730 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $79,040 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $78,570 |
| Lancaster, PA | $78,360 |
| State College, PA | $76,760 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $76,750 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $76,590 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Harrisburg?
The BLS median is $77,160 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,990 jobs pay between $61,760 and $78,620. The 10th percentile is $58,440 and the 90th is $92,000.
Is Harrisburg a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the PA statewide median of $77,060. It ranks #89 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.