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 in the U.S. is $72,040, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $72,040
- Mean annual wage
- $76,320
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 1,065,210
1,065,210 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,780 | — |
| 25th percentile | $59,980 | — |
| Median (50th) | $72,040 | — |
| 75th percentile | $92,570 | — |
| 90th percentile | $107,600 | — |
Highest-paying states for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $102,670 | 14,880 |
| California | $101,370 | 99,230 |
| New York | $97,070 | 70,660 |
| Massachusetts | $95,260 | 28,460 |
| Rhode Island | $92,610 | 4,910 |
| District of Columbia | $82,750 | 2,800 |
| New Jersey | $82,200 | 38,140 |
| Connecticut | $80,970 | 14,800 |
| Illinois | $79,990 | 44,670 |
| Alaska | $79,650 | 2,790 |
Lowest-paying states
- Oklahoma: $48,710 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $50,980 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $51,050 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $56,610 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $57,650 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- 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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