The average salary for a elementary school teachers, except special education in the United States is $70,740, but the range typically falls between $51,260 and $81,480. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $34.01, with a range between $24.64 and $39.17.
There are approximately 1,410,070 people employed as a elementary school teachers, except special education in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of elementary school teachers, except special education.The state with the best pay for a elementary school teachers, except special education is California, with an average annual salary of $93,880, while Oklahoma has the lowest average annual salary of $51,330.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $46,960 | $22.58 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,260 | $24.64 |
| Median | $63,680 | $30.62 |
| 75th Percentile | $81,480 | $39.17 |
| 90th Percentile | $104,440 | $50.21 |
The salary of a elementary school teachers, except special education can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a elementary school teachers, except special education in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for elementary school teachers, except special education are California, Rhode Island, Washington, New York, District of Columbia while the worst states are Oklahoma, Mississippi, West Virginia, South Dakota, Missouri.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,190 | $56,260 | $64,730 |
| Alaska | $40,520 | $73,860 | $99,960 |
| Arizona | $41,830 | $56,860 | $78,510 |
| Arkansas | $40,230 | $54,120 | $64,920 |
| California | $60,660 | $93,880 | $125,940 |
| Colorado | $42,460 | $63,250 | $85,260 |
| Connecticut | $52,880 | $88,520 | $115,380 |
| Delaware | $49,700 | $68,720 | $85,580 |
| District of Columbia | $65,660 | $88,700 | $110,200 |
| Florida | $48,370 | $60,370 | $79,420 |
| Georgia | $48,250 | $70,700 | $98,480 |
| Hawaii | $46,700 | $62,930 | $78,100 |
| Idaho | $43,910 | $61,670 | $91,760 |
| Illinois | $47,410 | $70,880 | $101,500 |
| Indiana | $41,790 | $57,090 | $77,280 |
| Iowa | $39,440 | $57,850 | $79,090 |
| Kansas | $46,200 | $54,170 | $64,190 |
| Kentucky | $41,410 | $57,370 | $77,160 |
| Louisiana | $45,890 | $55,210 | $66,570 |
| Maine | $45,650 | $63,100 | $80,800 |
| Maryland | $48,800 | $73,500 | $104,630 |
| Massachusetts | $52,140 | $85,650 | $109,710 |
| Michigan | $46,110 | $66,110 | $89,730 |
| Minnesota | $47,900 | $67,250 | $95,230 |
| Mississippi | $38,410 | $48,840 | $60,850 |
| Missouri | $38,170 | $55,530 | $78,470 |
| Montana | $38,290 | $62,350 | $104,920 |
| Nebraska | $47,270 | $59,920 | $76,120 |
| Nevada | $49,150 | $62,720 | $79,460 |
| New Hampshire | $47,070 | $65,890 | $83,510 |
| New Jersey | $60,440 | $79,050 | $104,440 |
| New Mexico | $49,610 | $65,690 | $82,510 |
| New York | $51,070 | $94,600 | $135,740 |
| North Carolina | $39,400 | $52,560 | $62,970 |
| North Dakota | $48,530 | $58,430 | $80,520 |
| Ohio | $46,910 | $71,970 | $101,140 |
| Oklahoma | $39,750 | $51,330 | $65,740 |
| Oregon | $48,220 | $82,260 | $132,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,770 | $73,100 | $100,040 |
| Rhode Island | $50,910 | $79,790 | $97,860 |
| South Carolina | $41,870 | $57,450 | $77,150 |
| South Dakota | $44,570 | $50,290 | $58,640 |
| Tennessee | $43,020 | $55,240 | $65,590 |
| Texas | $49,230 | $62,130 | $74,570 |
| Utah | $48,070 | $66,660 | $84,400 |
| Vermont | $48,670 | $66,110 | $83,250 |
| Virginia | $47,430 | $68,340 | $103,810 |
| Washington | $63,830 | $91,390 | $120,440 |
| West Virginia | $45,650 | $51,700 | $60,390 |
| Wisconsin | $47,560 | $63,360 | $82,310 |
| Wyoming | $50,700 | $63,280 | $77,840 |
Even between cities, the salary of a elementary school teachers, except special education can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for elementary school teachers, except special education is El Centro, CA with an average salary of $110,420.The city with the lowest average salary for elementary school teachers, except special education is Enid, OK with an average salary of $45,900.
Areas with highest average salaries for elementary school teachers, except special education
Areas with lowest average salaries for elementary school teachers, except special education
The number of elementary school teachers, except special education in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of elementary school teachers, except special education has increased by 45,200. On average, the number of elementary school teachers, except special education has been increasing by 0.8% each year. The salary of elementary school teachers, except special education has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of elementary school teachers, except special education has increased by $5,320. On average, the salary of elementary school teachers, except special education has been increasing by 2.0% each year.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for elementary school teachers, except special education compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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