Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for elementary school teachers, except special education in the U.S. is $63,970, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $63,970
- Mean annual wage
- $72,650
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 1,388,390
1,388,390 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,960 | — |
| 25th percentile | $57,710 | — |
| Median (50th) | $63,970 | — |
| 75th percentile | $81,450 | — |
| 90th percentile | $104,340 | — |
Highest-paying states for elementary school teachers, except special education
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $102,350 | 28,980 |
| California | $99,650 | 155,160 |
| District of Columbia | $96,580 | 3,750 |
| Massachusetts | $94,000 | 29,930 |
| Rhode Island | $90,930 | 3,830 |
| New York | $85,760 | 101,410 |
| Connecticut | $80,600 | 16,330 |
| Alaska | $79,260 | 3,500 |
| New Jersey | $78,200 | 40,300 |
| Maryland | $77,680 | 29,610 |
Lowest-paying states
- Oklahoma: $48,200 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $49,790 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $50,130 median annual wage
- Missouri: $50,910 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $52,700 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
- Instructional Coordinators$77,440
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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