Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Philadelphia
$78,570
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Middle half of wages roughly $61,300 to $97,410.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +22.8%
- US median
- $63,970
- Metro RPP
- 102.6
- Middle half
- $61,300 to $97,410
- OEWS employment
- 23,380
- SOC
- 25-2021
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Philadelphia pay a median $78,570 (May 2025), 22.8% above the US median of $63,970. At local prices (RPP 102.6), that median buys about what $76,579 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$78,570 in Philadelphia buys about what $76,579 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 102.6, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 113.1 vs all-items 102.6 (US = 100, 2024).
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $78,570 | $61,300 to $97,410 | 102.6 |
| Worcester | $82,810 | $65,730 to $96,810 | 102.5 |
| San Francisco | $101,860 | $78,460 to $122,120 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $48,220 | $46,890 to $59,060 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Philadelphia?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD is $78,570.
- How does Philadelphia pay compare to the US median for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
- Local median pay is 22.8% above the national OEWS median of $63,970.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Philadelphia is 102.6 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $78,570 has about the same purchasing power as $76,579 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.