The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD is $74,480 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,980.
Pay spans roughly $48,830 at the 10th percentile to $101,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 22,660 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD.
| Median (annual) | $74,480 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,980 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $48,830 |
| 90th percentile | $101,860 |
| Employment | 22,660 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.