The average salary for a secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in the United States is $73,800, but the range typically falls between $54,290 and $83,340. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $35.48, with a range between $26.1 and $40.07.
There are approximately 1,045,170 people employed as a secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in the United States. With Texas, California, New York employing the highest number of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education.The state with the best pay for a secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is California, with an average annual salary of $105,540, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $52,220.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,040 | $23.1 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,290 | $26.1 |
| Median | $65,220 | $31.36 |
| 75th Percentile | $83,340 | $40.07 |
| 90th Percentile | $106,380 | $51.14 |
The salary of a secondary 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 secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education are California, Washington, New York, Oregon, Massachusetts while the worst states are Mississippi, South Dakota, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Arkansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,280 | $58,460 | $72,120 |
| Alaska | $54,100 | $80,640 | $106,040 |
| Arizona | $47,100 | $66,290 | $101,930 |
| Arkansas | $41,810 | $57,420 | $76,950 |
| California | $64,010 | $105,540 | $166,700 |
| Colorado | $46,900 | $66,050 | $90,130 |
| Connecticut | $51,020 | $84,290 | $111,080 |
| Delaware | $50,440 | $72,960 | $94,960 |
| District of Columbia | $50,110 | $84,180 | $109,570 |
| Florida | $49,830 | $64,390 | $84,120 |
| Georgia | $47,940 | $71,310 | $101,160 |
| Hawaii | $46,720 | $63,320 | $79,750 |
| Idaho | $46,230 | $62,100 | $83,120 |
| Illinois | $48,150 | $80,200 | $128,820 |
| Indiana | $46,140 | $64,010 | $89,410 |
| Iowa | $43,370 | $60,820 | $81,600 |
| Kansas | $47,450 | $57,350 | $72,870 |
| Kentucky | $42,320 | $60,460 | $80,380 |
| Louisiana | $48,130 | $59,000 | $76,720 |
| Maine | $45,490 | $64,000 | $81,110 |
| Maryland | $51,120 | $78,580 | $107,300 |
| Massachusetts | $54,470 | $87,000 | $111,830 |
| Michigan | $46,990 | $69,230 | $96,230 |
| Minnesota | $48,030 | $70,170 | $96,690 |
| Mississippi | $40,480 | $52,220 | $64,910 |
| Missouri | $39,680 | $63,500 | $96,650 |
| Montana | $35,500 | $57,900 | $84,260 |
| Nebraska | $47,410 | $61,480 | $78,360 |
| Nevada | $51,450 | $67,570 | $82,770 |
| New Hampshire | $47,890 | $69,560 | $97,720 |
| New Jersey | $61,910 | $83,590 | $108,330 |
| New Mexico | $50,610 | $68,400 | $84,320 |
| New York | $52,000 | $96,400 | $137,090 |
| North Carolina | $40,370 | $53,920 | $64,120 |
| North Dakota | $48,080 | $60,370 | $82,050 |
| Ohio | $47,800 | $76,070 | $102,730 |
| Oklahoma | $40,540 | $56,120 | $84,010 |
| Oregon | $49,920 | $86,280 | $126,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,810 | $75,710 | $102,210 |
| Rhode Island | $49,490 | $77,870 | $102,220 |
| South Carolina | $45,360 | $59,750 | $78,330 |
| South Dakota | $45,450 | $51,650 | $61,260 |
| Tennessee | $48,340 | $59,440 | $76,980 |
| Texas | $50,350 | $64,120 | $78,580 |
| Utah | $49,720 | $70,050 | $98,210 |
| Vermont | $48,430 | $66,940 | $83,400 |
| Virginia | $48,860 | $72,020 | $103,910 |
| Washington | $64,240 | $94,780 | $122,700 |
| West Virginia | $46,020 | $55,590 | $63,900 |
| Wisconsin | $48,650 | $66,490 | $83,670 |
| Wyoming | $52,480 | $66,640 | $79,930 |
Even between cities, the salary of a secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is San Diego-Carlsbad area, CA with an average salary of $119,850.The city with the lowest average salary for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is Enid, OK with an average salary of $45,810.
Areas with highest average salaries for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Areas with lowest average salaries for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
The number of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education has increased by 54,170. On average, the number of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education has been increasing by 1.4% each year. The salary of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education has increased by $6,460. On average, the salary of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education has been increasing by 2.4% each year.
Secondary 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 secondary 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.
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