Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for elementary school teachers, except special education is $63,970, or — per hour. About 1,388,390 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $102,350 in Washington to $48,200 in Oklahoma.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 51 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $102,350 | — | 28,980 | 0.91 |
| 2 | California | $99,650 | — | 155,160 | 0.95 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $96,580 | — | 3,750 | 0.60 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $94,000 | — | 29,930 | 0.92 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $90,930 | — | 3,830 | 0.86 |
| 6 | New York | $85,760 | — | 101,410 | 1.17 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $80,600 | — | 16,330 | 1.08 |
| 8 | Alaska | $79,260 | — | 3,500 | 1.20 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $78,200 | — | 40,300 | 1.05 |
| 10 | Maryland | $77,680 | — | 29,610 | 1.20 |
| 11 | Ohio | $77,370 | — | 47,870 | 0.97 |
| 12 | Oregon | $77,130 | — | 12,600 | 0.72 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $77,060 | — | 48,370 | 0.89 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $76,350 | — | 26,640 | 1.01 |
| 15 | Delaware | $75,920 | — | 2,900 | 0.67 |
| 16 | Illinois | $75,320 | — | 61,520 | 1.13 |
| 17 | Utah | $74,810 | — | 14,820 | 0.96 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $74,550 | — | 6,210 | 0.80 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $72,410 | — | 5,190 | 0.85 |
| 20 | Georgia | $72,290 | — | 43,820 | 1.00 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $71,410 | — | 6,040 | 1.08 |
| 22 | Virginia | $65,550 | — | 37,880 | 1.03 |
| 23 | Michigan | $65,110 | — | 40,910 | 1.04 |
| 24 | Nevada | $65,040 | — | 9,550 | 0.69 |
| 25 | Colorado | $63,410 | — | 24,860 | 0.97 |
| 26 | Vermont | $63,070 | — | 3,610 | 1.33 |
| 27 | Texas | $62,760 | — | 116,260 | 0.93 |
| 28 | Maine | $62,390 | — | 7,490 | 1.31 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $62,380 | — | 8,710 | 0.95 |
| 30 | Idaho | $61,600 | — | 6,850 | 0.90 |
| 31 | Alabama | $61,380 | — | 22,030 | 1.17 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $61,210 | — | 24,920 | 0.95 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $61,150 | — | 2,600 | 1.04 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $60,820 | — | 25,030 | 1.22 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $60,610 | — | 19,080 | 1.07 |
| 36 | Iowa | $60,580 | — | 17,300 | 1.24 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $60,030 | — | 4,430 | 1.15 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $59,980 | — | 28,240 | 0.96 |
| 39 | Indiana | $59,700 | — | 27,720 | 0.97 |
| 40 | Florida | $58,930 | — | 79,090 | 0.89 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $58,770 | — | 22,060 | 1.28 |
| 42 | Montana | $57,530 | — | 4,960 | 1.09 |
| 43 | Arizona | $56,590 | — | 24,240 | 0.84 |
| 44 | Kansas | $56,450 | — | 14,350 | 1.12 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $55,630 | — | 5,420 | 0.87 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $54,930 | — | 42,410 | 0.96 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $52,700 | — | 12,590 | 1.08 |
| 48 | Missouri | $50,910 | — | 33,180 | 1.27 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $50,130 | — | 4,290 | 1.05 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $49,790 | — | 11,060 | 1.07 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $48,200 | — | 18,500 | 1.21 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make?
The median annual wage for elementary school teachers, except special education in the United States is $63,970, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $47,960, and the top 10% earn $104,340.
How many elementary school teachers, except special education are employed in the U.S.?
About 1,388,390 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education nationwide.
Which state pays elementary school teachers, except special education the most?
Washington pays the most at a median of $102,350, followed by California ($99,650) and District of Columbia ($96,580).
Which state pays elementary school teachers, except special education the least?
Oklahoma has the lowest median at $48,200.
Where are elementary school teachers, except special education jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Vermont at 1.33×.