Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $64,370, or — per hour. About 620,090 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $102,140 in Washington to $48,440 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 | $102,140 | — | 10,510 | 0.74 |
| 2 | California | $98,950 | — | 37,300 | 0.51 |
| 3 | New York | $94,840 | — | 38,670 | 1.00 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $93,610 | — | 7,920 | 1.17 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $92,760 | — | 2,370 | 1.19 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $89,450 | — | 16,570 | 1.14 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $79,900 | — | 1,540 | 0.55 |
| 8 | Utah | $79,180 | — | 5,960 | 0.86 |
| 9 | Alaska | $78,940 | — | 1,150 | 0.89 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $78,770 | — | 23,650 | 1.38 |
| 11 | Maryland | $78,510 | — | 14,530 | 1.32 |
| 12 | Oregon | $78,350 | — | 6,940 | 0.89 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $77,930 | — | 22,720 | 0.94 |
| 14 | Ohio | $77,090 | — | 30,450 | 1.38 |
| 15 | Illinois | $76,110 | — | 24,770 | 1.02 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $75,240 | — | 4,260 | 1.23 |
| 17 | Vermont | $73,940 | — | 1,620 | 1.33 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $71,140 | — | 3,120 | 1.15 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $69,230 | — | 2,480 | 0.99 |
| 20 | Delaware | $67,780 | — | 2,350 | 1.22 |
| 21 | Nevada | $66,300 | — | 3,910 | 0.63 |
| 22 | Georgia | $64,780 | — | 23,610 | 1.21 |
| 23 | Michigan | $63,790 | — | 15,420 | 0.88 |
| 24 | Colorado | $63,760 | — | 13,280 | 1.16 |
| 25 | Maine | $63,590 | — | 2,780 | 1.09 |
| 26 | Virginia | $63,520 | — | 18,290 | 1.12 |
| 27 | Texas | $63,390 | — | 80,160 | 1.43 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $62,640 | — | 8,890 | 0.76 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $62,510 | — | 4,150 | 1.02 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $62,480 | — | 1,290 | 1.15 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $61,960 | — | 14,460 | 1.23 |
| 32 | Alabama | $61,770 | — | 10,000 | 1.19 |
| 33 | Montana | $61,550 | — | 1,980 | 0.97 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $61,120 | — | 8,040 | 1.01 |
| 35 | Idaho | $60,930 | — | 2,360 | 0.69 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $60,810 | — | 9,750 | 1.06 |
| 37 | Indiana | $60,700 | — | 11,700 | 0.92 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $60,690 | — | 13,060 | 1.00 |
| 39 | Kansas | $60,580 | — | 6,230 | 1.09 |
| 40 | Iowa | $60,450 | — | 6,270 | 1.01 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $60,100 | — | 1,400 | 0.82 |
| 42 | Arizona | $59,710 | — | 9,020 | 0.70 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $59,570 | — | 6,140 | 1.18 |
| 44 | Missouri | $59,310 | — | 11,330 | 0.97 |
| 45 | Florida | $58,940 | — | 31,370 | 0.79 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $58,760 | — | 5,560 | 0.72 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $57,210 | — | 4,090 | 1.46 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $52,010 | — | 20,650 | 1.05 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $50,980 | — | 2,130 | 1.17 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $50,790 | — | 6,260 | 1.35 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $48,440 | — | 7,620 | 1.12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education make?
The median annual wage for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in the United States is $64,370, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $48,080, and the top 10% earn $102,540.
How many middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education are employed in the U.S.?
About 620,090 people work as middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education nationwide.
Which state pays middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education the most?
Washington pays the most at a median of $102,140, followed by California ($98,950) and New York ($94,840).
Which state pays middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education the least?
Oklahoma has the lowest median at $48,440.
Where are middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is West Virginia at 1.46×.