SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Lancaster
Lancaster, PA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Lancaster, PA is $78,480 per year, well above the national median of $62,680.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Lancaster, PA is $78,480 per year, well above the national median of $62,680. The gap of 25.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $60,140 and $81,010. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,410 and the ninetieth at $91,850.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, York records the highest median at $80,710. Of the 433 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 95th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,410 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $60,140 | −4.1% |
| Median (50th) | $78,480 | +25.2% |
| 75th | $81,010 | +29.2% |
| 90th | $91,850 | +46.5% |
| Mean | $68,680 | +9.6% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York | $80,710 | 190 | |
| 2 | Scranton | $80,400 | 140 | |
| 3 | Reading | $79,420 | 100 | |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $78,910 | 180 | |
| 5 | Lebanon | $78,460 | 30 | |
| 6 | Chambersburg | $74,780 | 30 | |
| 7 | Johnstown | $71,850 | 50 | |
| 8 | Allentown | $64,250 | 300 | |
| 9 | Philadelphia | $64,190 | 1,490 | |
| 10 | Erie | $62,530 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lancaster run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $78,480 goes as far as $80,410 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,410US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,480 a year, 25.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,410 to $91,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is York, at $80,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Lancaster, PA?
The median annual wage is $78,480, 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 $62,680, so pay in Lancaster, PA is 25.2% 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 Lancaster, PA earns more than $91,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,410 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 York, at $80,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Lancaster, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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