Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary in 2012: $57,230

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Elementary Teacher Salary: Pennsylvania vs.
Pennsylv…NationalAvg.20052006200720082009201020112012$46,000$48,000$50,000$52,000$54,000$56,000$58,000
YearPennsylvaniaNational Avg.
2005$48,370$46,990
2006$50,470$48,700
2007$50,410$50,040
2008$51,840$52,240
2009$52,370$53,150
2010$53,960$54,330
2011$55,590$55,270
2012$57,230$56,130

Additional Statistics that Pay

The following represent percentages of school districts offering various benefits and pay incentives within the state and across the country.

% of School Districts offering Benefits: Pennsylvania vs.
Pennsyl…NationalAvg.Health InsuranceDental InsuranceLife Insurance7580859095100% of School Districts
Type of BenefitPennsylvaniaNational Avg.
Health Insurance100.0%98.0%
Dental Insurance100.0%85.2%
Life Insurance93.8%80.0%
% of School Districts offering Pay Incentives: Pennsylvania vs.
Pennsyl…NationalAvg.Tuition ReimbursementNBPTS CertificationBonusShortage Area PaySigning BonusLoan Forgiveness020406080100% of School Districts
Type of IncentivePennsylvaniaNational Avg.
Tuition Reimbursement88.8%44.6%
NBPTS Certification Bonus10.7%24.5%
Shortage Area Pay7.2%15.4%
Signing Bonus0.0%6.8%
Loan Forgiveness0.0%2.2%