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 in the U.S. is $64,370, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $64,370
- Mean annual wage
- $72,030
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 620,090
620,090 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,080 | — |
| 25th percentile | $58,530 | — |
| Median (50th) | $64,370 | — |
| 75th percentile | $80,490 | — |
| 90th percentile | $102,540 | — |
Highest-paying states for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $102,140 | 10,510 |
| California | $98,950 | 37,300 |
| New York | $94,840 | 38,670 |
| Connecticut | $93,610 | 7,920 |
| Rhode Island | $92,760 | 2,370 |
| Massachusetts | $89,450 | 16,570 |
| District of Columbia | $79,900 | 1,540 |
| Utah | $79,180 | 5,960 |
| Alaska | $78,940 | 1,150 |
| New Jersey | $78,770 | 23,650 |
Lowest-paying states
- Oklahoma: $48,440 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $50,790 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $50,980 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $52,010 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $57,210 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- 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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