salary$78,570 a yearmedian pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,940per year
Jobs in the area23,380people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Philadelphia?
OK. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 27.7% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $78,570 a year. Most earn between $58,650 and $100,940.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 27.7% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.