How much does an esol teacher make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,942 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,345
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $86,890 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $71,330 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $62,160 |
| 13. Australia | $48,340 |
| 14. United States | $47,310 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $45,090 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officer$77,440
- Special needs teacher$68,620
- Music teacher$46,800
- Dance teacher$45,680
- IT trainer$69,280
- Prison teacher$52,480
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $70,970 |
| Alaska | $60,950 |
| Maryland | $59,400 |
| California | $58,630 |
| Oregon | $56,760 |
| Rhode Island | $55,410 |
| Hawaii | $54,490 |
| Maine | $53,440 |
| Washington | $53,420 |
| Minnesota | $52,150 |
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| New Hampshire | $51,600 |
| New York | $51,450 |
| Massachusetts | $51,110 |
| West Virginia | $50,610 |
| Georgia | $49,810 |
| New Jersey | $49,640 |
| Connecticut | $49,260 |
| Colorado | $48,760 |
| Kentucky | $47,360 |
| North Dakota | $46,850 |
| Vermont | $46,340 |
| Virginia | $45,210 |
| Delaware | $44,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,590 |
| Wisconsin | $43,480 |
| Illinois | $43,000 |
| New Mexico | $42,830 |
| Louisiana | $42,520 |
| Arizona | $42,390 |
| Wyoming | $42,230 |
| Florida | $41,980 |
| Michigan | $41,160 |
| Utah | $40,880 |
| Kansas | $39,950 |
| North Carolina | $39,620 |
| Missouri | $39,080 |
| Ohio | $39,070 |
| Nebraska | $38,600 |
| Indiana | $38,240 |
| Iowa | $37,570 |
| Tennessee | $37,430 |
| Mississippi | $37,130 |
| Idaho | $37,080 |
| South Carolina | $36,830 |
| Montana | $36,210 |
| Texas | $35,590 |
| Nevada | $34,850 |
| South Dakota | $33,840 |
| Oklahoma | $33,040 |
| Alabama | $33,020 |
| Arkansas | $31,730 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Substitute Teacher | $41,670 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $46,800 |
| Tutor | $43,350 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $66,140 |
| Adult Basic Education | $61,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an esol teacher make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,942 a month, $47,310 a year.
How much does an esol teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $31,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $80,290.
Which country pays an esol teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an esol teacher the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $70,970 a year.
Does an esol teacher make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $53,900 a year against $47,310 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an esol teacher or an education officer?
An education officer: $77,440 a year against $47,310 for an esol teacher, 1.6 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate