SOC 25-1194 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary — Williamsport
Williamsport, PA · 10 metro areas compared
In Williamsport, PA the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $91,330 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Williamsport, PA the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $91,330 a year. That is 43.1% more than the national median of $63,820. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $74,190 and $97,920. The lowest tenth earn under $64,610, while the highest tenth earn more than $97,920.
Lebanon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $105,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 31st of 226 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,610 | +1.2% |
| 25th | $74,190 | +16.2% |
| Median (50th) | $91,330 | +43.1% |
| 75th | $97,920 | +53.4% |
| 90th | $97,920 | +53.4% |
| Mean | $85,870 | +34.6% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lebanon | $105,090 | 130 | |
| 2 | Johnstown | $79,460 | 50 | |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $64,530 | 1,900 | |
| 4 | Scranton | $60,900 | 250 | |
| 5 | Allentown | $59,370 | 290 | |
| 6 | Erie | $58,960 | 90 | |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $58,110 | 800 | |
| 8 | Lancaster | $57,970 | 60 | |
| 9 | Harrisburg | $57,680 | 500 | |
| 10 | York | $52,210 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Williamsport run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $91,330 goes as far as $93,576 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 46.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,576US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,330 a year, 43.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,610 to $97,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lebanon, at $105,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Williamsport, PA?
The median annual wage is $91,330, or $43.91 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,820, so pay in Williamsport, PA is 43.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Williamsport, PA earns more than $97,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lebanon, at $105,090 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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