How much does an education teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $36.23 an hour or $6,279 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.23
- Average (mean)
- $79,350
- Jobs
- 60,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| 25th | $53,770 | $25.85 | |
| Median | $75,350 | $36.23 | |
| 75th | $97,590 | $46.92 | |
| 90th | $126,900 | $60.99 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $111,900 |
| Louisiana | $83,710 |
| New York | $82,020 |
| District of Columbia | $80,810 |
| Connecticut | $80,620 |
| Rhode Island | $80,030 |
| Massachusetts | $79,980 |
| Michigan | $79,910 |
| Minnesota | $78,950 |
| Nebraska | $78,950 |
| Maryland | $78,820 |
| Arizona | $78,520 |
| Vermont | $78,100 |
| New Jersey | $77,600 |
| North Dakota | $77,540 |
| Utah | $77,090 |
| Virginia | $77,060 |
| Maine | $77,050 |
| Washington | $75,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,910 |
| Wisconsin | $74,790 |
| Arkansas | $74,500 |
| Nevada | $74,240 |
| Oregon | $73,880 |
| Tennessee | $72,390 |
| Montana | $70,320 |
| North Carolina | $70,050 |
| Texas | $68,280 |
| Colorado | $66,870 |
| South Carolina | $66,690 |
| Wyoming | $66,350 |
| Indiana | $66,150 |
| Missouri | $65,910 |
| Idaho | $65,720 |
| New Mexico | $64,830 |
| Alabama | $63,730 |
| Florida | $63,640 |
| South Dakota | $63,350 |
| West Virginia | $63,270 |
| Kansas | $63,010 |
| Georgia | $62,510 |
| Ohio | $62,400 |
| Iowa | $62,090 |
| Mississippi | $61,860 |
| Illinois | $61,560 |
| Kentucky | $61,450 |
| Oklahoma | $60,880 |
| Hawaii | $49,800 |
| New Hampshire | $49,250 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $129,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $123,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $121,500 |
| Wilmington, NC | $106,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,700 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $105,600 |
| Eugene, OR | $103,900 |
| Fargo, ND | $103,900 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $103,800 |
| College Station, TX | $96,960 |
| Houma, LA | $96,920 |
| Ithaca, NY | $92,870 |
| San Francisco, CA | $92,720 |
| Hartford, CT | $90,940 |
| Lansing, MI | $86,290 |
In other countries
Education Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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- Forestry and Conservation Science Teacher$101,400
- Atmospheric$103,200
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $36.23 ($75,350 a year).
How much does an education teacher make a month?
About $6,279 a month before tax, based on a median of $75,350 a year.
How much does an education teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,530 or less a year ($19.00 an hour); the top 10% make $126,900 or more.
Which state pays education teachers the most?
California, with a median of $111,900 a year, followed by Louisiana ($83,710) and New York ($82,020).
Which city pays education teachers the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $129,100 a year.
How many education teachers are there in the United States?
About 60,830 people work as education teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.