Middle School Teachers salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary distribution

Where Philadelphia middle school teachers fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

• English Language

  Knowledge

  4.6 / 5

• Education and Training

  Knowledge

  4.5 / 5

• Instructing

  Technical

  4.1 / 5

• Speaking

  Basic skill

  4.1 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.1 / 5

• Learning Strategies

  Cross-functional

  4.0 / 5

• Writing

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

2. 02

   Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

3. 03

   Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.

4. 04

   Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

5. 05

   Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

6. 06

   Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

7. 07

   Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

8. 08

   Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Other metros in Pennsylvania

How the Philadelphia metro compares to other major Pennsylvania metro areas for middle school teachers.

• Pittsburgh$77,450