Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Pennsylvania, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$41,740
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#31 of 51
15,270 employed here

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Pennsylvania?

Self-Enrichment Teachers in Pennsylvania take home a median of $41,740 annually — roughly $20.07 an hour — which runs 11% below the national median of $46,800.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $27,940 while the top 10% make $75,130 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $32,500 and $54,060 a year.

Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in Pennsylvania

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$27,940$13.43
25th percentile (early career)$32,500$15.63
50th percentile (median)$41,740$20.07
75th percentile (experienced)$54,060$25.99
90th percentile (top earners)$75,130$36.12

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,430
2New Hampshire$59,880
3New York$57,790
4Connecticut$55,240
5Oregon$53,790

Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in Pennsylvania

Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Pennsylvania pay ($41,740) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in Pennsylvania?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in Pennsylvania is $41,740 per year, or about $20.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $27,940 at the entry level to $75,130 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 11% less than the national median of $46,800. Pennsylvania ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $41,740 a year. About 15,270 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in Pennsylvania. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.