Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for teachers and instructors, all other in the U.S. is $66,140, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $66,140
- Mean annual wage
- $73,880
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 113,790
113,790 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,010 | — |
| 25th percentile | $48,490 | — |
| Median (50th) | $66,140 | — |
| 75th percentile | $95,890 | — |
| 90th percentile | $118,020 | — |
Highest-paying states for teachers and instructors, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $130,480 | 410 |
| Massachusetts | $100,610 | 830 |
| Kansas | $94,520 | 720 |
| Maryland | $94,070 | 5,120 |
| District of Columbia | $93,040 | 1,050 |
| California | $87,460 | 31,010 |
| Virginia | $85,280 | 3,020 |
| Maine | $84,330 | 240 |
| New York | $78,300 | 2,630 |
| Washington | $77,720 | 1,370 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $41,940 median annual wage
- Montana: $48,890 median annual wage
- Indiana: $48,960 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $50,000 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $50,000 median annual wage
About this occupation
All teachers and instructors not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 11.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 35.1% |
| Master's degree | 21.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 4.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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
- 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
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.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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