SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Lebanon
Lebanon, PA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Lebanon, PA is $78,460 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 Lebanon, PA is $78,460 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 $61,810 and $79,760. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $57,960 and the ninetieth at $92,140.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, York records the highest median at $80,710. Of the 214 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 43rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,960 | −7.5% |
| 25th | $61,810 | −1.4% |
| Median (50th) | $78,460 | +25.2% |
| 75th | $79,760 | +27.2% |
| 90th | $92,140 | +47.0% |
| Mean | $74,570 | +19.0% |
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 | Lancaster | $78,480 | 110 | |
| 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 Lebanon run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $78,460 goes as far as $80,389 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
$78,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,389US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,460 a year, 25.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,960 to $92,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 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 Lebanon, PA?
The median annual wage is $78,460, 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 Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, PA earns more than $92,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,960 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 30 jobs in this occupation in Lebanon, 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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