The average salary for a middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in the United States is $71,460, but the range typically falls between $52,040 and $82,120. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $34.36, with a range between $25.02 and $39.48.
There are approximately 626,690 people employed as a middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in the United States. With Texas, California, New York employing the highest number of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education.The state with the best pay for a middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is California, with an average annual salary of $95,860, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $49,650.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $47,490 | $22.83 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,040 | $25.02 |
| Median | $64,290 | $30.91 |
| 75th Percentile | $82,120 | $39.48 |
| 90th Percentile | $104,410 | $50.2 |
The salary of a middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education are California, Washington, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts while the worst states are West Virginia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Dakota, North Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,170 | $57,550 | $66,630 |
| Alaska | $51,430 | $77,740 | $104,610 |
| Arizona | $42,440 | $59,050 | $80,410 |
| Arkansas | $41,300 | $56,000 | $65,370 |
| California | $61,230 | $95,860 | $128,890 |
| Colorado | $45,100 | $63,330 | $85,370 |
| Connecticut | $52,110 | $85,770 | $109,040 |
| Delaware | $50,900 | $74,630 | $96,100 |
| District of Columbia | $63,480 | $82,480 | $106,230 |
| Florida | $47,910 | $59,060 | $78,620 |
| Georgia | $48,130 | $74,720 | $102,670 |
| Hawaii | $46,770 | $63,320 | $78,290 |
| Idaho | $47,560 | $54,800 | $65,420 |
| Illinois | $47,770 | $73,220 | $105,460 |
| Indiana | $45,100 | $59,490 | $80,130 |
| Iowa | $36,400 | $57,160 | $80,300 |
| Kansas | $46,410 | $56,940 | $71,120 |
| Kentucky | $41,920 | $58,060 | $80,610 |
| Louisiana | $47,280 | $55,970 | $64,990 |
| Maine | $45,410 | $63,790 | $82,530 |
| Maryland | $50,700 | $80,460 | $114,160 |
| Massachusetts | $57,830 | $87,930 | $112,760 |
| Michigan | $44,350 | $65,750 | $97,230 |
| Minnesota | $47,110 | $68,710 | $99,480 |
| Mississippi | $40,200 | $49,910 | $62,100 |
| Missouri | $39,190 | $60,510 | $83,580 |
| Montana | $37,940 | $58,090 | $79,230 |
| Nebraska | $48,360 | $61,560 | $77,890 |
| Nevada | $50,590 | $71,170 | $97,860 |
| New Hampshire | $46,220 | $66,120 | $86,750 |
| New Jersey | $61,690 | $81,920 | $104,440 |
| New Mexico | $50,400 | $76,750 | $108,530 |
| New York | $60,430 | $95,170 | $136,590 |
| North Carolina | $39,640 | $52,830 | $63,780 |
| North Dakota | $49,640 | $61,790 | $81,510 |
| Ohio | $47,850 | $72,640 | $100,600 |
| Oklahoma | $40,260 | $51,860 | $64,920 |
| Oregon | $48,090 | $81,360 | $116,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,950 | $74,370 | $103,500 |
| Rhode Island | $48,840 | $76,720 | $99,730 |
| South Carolina | $43,480 | $61,040 | $80,350 |
| South Dakota | $45,320 | $51,570 | $59,430 |
| Tennessee | $48,280 | $56,810 | $67,370 |
| Texas | $49,920 | $62,480 | $74,360 |
| Utah | $29,400 | $67,060 | $104,030 |
| Vermont | $46,160 | $63,020 | $84,700 |
| Virginia | $48,410 | $67,680 | $100,790 |
| Washington | $63,280 | $91,920 | $122,100 |
| West Virginia | $41,700 | $49,650 | $60,410 |
| Wisconsin | $47,040 | $61,990 | $80,360 |
| Wyoming | $50,430 | $64,900 | $80,250 |
Even between cities, the salary of a middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is El Centro, CA with an average salary of $118,280.The city with the lowest average salary for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is Rocky Mount, NC with an average salary of $43,400.
Areas with highest average salaries for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Areas with lowest average salaries for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
The number of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education has increased by 27,170. On average, the number of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education has been increasing by 1.1% each year. The salary of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education has increased by $6,470. On average, the salary of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education has been increasing by 2.5% each year.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
$76,000 per year
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