Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $72,040, or — per hour. About 1,065,210 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $102,670 in Washington to $48,710 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 | $102,670 | — | 14,880 | 0.61 |
| 2 | California | $101,370 | — | 99,230 | 0.80 |
| 3 | New York | $97,070 | — | 70,660 | 1.06 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $95,260 | — | 28,460 | 1.14 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $92,610 | — | 4,910 | 1.43 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $82,750 | — | 2,800 | 0.58 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $82,200 | — | 38,140 | 1.30 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $80,970 | — | 14,800 | 1.27 |
| 9 | Illinois | $79,990 | — | 44,670 | 1.07 |
| 10 | Alaska | $79,650 | — | 2,790 | 1.25 |
| 11 | Oregon | $79,570 | — | 11,730 | 0.87 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $78,800 | — | 52,240 | 1.26 |
| 13 | Ohio | $78,800 | — | 49,540 | 1.30 |
| 14 | Maryland | $78,670 | — | 16,640 | 0.88 |
| 15 | Delaware | $77,960 | — | 5,360 | 1.61 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $77,060 | — | 5,860 | 1.25 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $76,460 | — | 16,020 | 0.79 |
| 18 | Utah | $76,330 | — | 11,030 | 0.93 |
| 19 | Vermont | $76,220 | — | 2,450 | 1.18 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $75,900 | — | 8,120 | 1.36 |
| 21 | Georgia | $75,480 | — | 25,730 | 0.77 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $74,310 | — | 5,590 | 1.30 |
| 23 | Colorado | $72,900 | — | 18,310 | 0.93 |
| 24 | Virginia | $72,170 | — | 31,100 | 1.10 |
| 25 | Michigan | $66,030 | — | 25,540 | 0.85 |
| 26 | Nevada | $65,520 | — | 8,920 | 0.84 |
| 27 | Maine | $64,880 | — | 5,540 | 1.26 |
| 28 | Texas | $63,590 | — | 111,660 | 1.16 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $63,450 | — | 7,170 | 1.02 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $62,870 | — | 15,910 | 0.79 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $62,690 | — | 1,600 | 0.83 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $62,580 | — | 16,080 | 1.02 |
| 33 | Alabama | $61,990 | — | 15,880 | 1.10 |
| 34 | Indiana | $61,880 | — | 20,430 | 0.93 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $61,860 | — | 21,230 | 0.95 |
| 36 | Idaho | $61,690 | — | 6,570 | 1.12 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $61,560 | — | 12,780 | 0.93 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $61,210 | — | 3,070 | 1.04 |
| 39 | Iowa | $61,200 | — | 12,310 | 1.15 |
| 40 | Montana | $60,990 | — | 3,670 | 1.05 |
| 41 | Florida | $60,410 | — | 49,810 | 0.73 |
| 42 | Kansas | $59,920 | — | 10,860 | 1.10 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $59,850 | — | 15,210 | 1.15 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $59,660 | — | 12,890 | 1.44 |
| 45 | Missouri | $59,240 | — | 24,380 | 1.21 |
| 46 | Arizona | $58,360 | — | 21,190 | 0.95 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $57,650 | — | 28,620 | 0.85 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $56,610 | — | 3,590 | 0.75 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $51,050 | — | 3,360 | 1.07 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $50,980 | — | 10,400 | 1.30 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $48,710 | — | 15,480 | 1.32 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make?
The median annual wage for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in the United States is $72,040, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $48,780, and the top 10% earn $107,600.
How many secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education are employed in the U.S.?
About 1,065,210 people work as secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education nationwide.
Which state pays secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education the most?
Washington pays the most at a median of $102,670, followed by California ($101,370) and New York ($97,070).
Which state pays secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education the least?
Oklahoma has the lowest median at $48,710.
Where are secondary 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 Delaware at 1.61×.