How much does a middle school teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $30.95 an hour or $5,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.95
- Average (mean)
- $72,030
- Jobs
- 620,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| 25th | $58,530 | $28.14 | |
| Median | $64,370 | $30.95 | |
| 75th | $80,490 | $38.70 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.30 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $102,100 |
| California | $98,950 |
| New York | $94,840 |
| Connecticut | $93,610 |
| Rhode Island | $92,760 |
| Massachusetts | $89,450 |
| District of Columbia | $79,900 |
| Utah | $79,180 |
| Alaska | $78,940 |
| New Jersey | $78,770 |
| Maryland | $78,510 |
| Oregon | $78,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,930 |
| Ohio | $77,090 |
| Illinois | $76,110 |
| New Mexico | $75,240 |
| Vermont | $73,940 |
| New Hampshire | $71,140 |
| Hawaii | $69,230 |
| Delaware | $67,780 |
| Nevada | $66,300 |
| Georgia | $64,780 |
| Michigan | $63,790 |
| Colorado | $63,760 |
| Maine | $63,590 |
| Virginia | $63,520 |
| Texas | $63,390 |
| Minnesota | $62,640 |
| Nebraska | $62,510 |
| Wyoming | $62,480 |
| Wisconsin | $61,960 |
| Alabama | $61,770 |
| Montana | $61,550 |
| Kentucky | $61,120 |
| Idaho | $60,930 |
| South Carolina | $60,810 |
| Indiana | $60,700 |
| Tennessee | $60,690 |
| Kansas | $60,580 |
| Iowa | $60,450 |
| North Dakota | $60,100 |
| Arizona | $59,710 |
| Arkansas | $59,570 |
| Missouri | $59,310 |
| Florida | $58,940 |
| Louisiana | $58,760 |
| West Virginia | $57,210 |
| North Carolina | $52,010 |
| South Dakota | $50,980 |
| Mississippi | $50,790 |
| Oklahoma | $48,440 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $106,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $105,000 |
| Olympia, WA | $104,400 |
| Bremerton, WA | $104,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $104,300 |
| El Centro, CA | $104,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $103,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,600 |
| Merced, CA | $101,800 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $101,500 |
| Kennewick, WA | $101,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $101,300 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $100,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,800 |
| Bellingham, WA | $100,400 |
In other countries
Middle School Teacher belongs to the international group "Primary school teachers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Preschool Teacher$38,140
- Kindergarten Teacher$62,680
- Elementary School Teacher$63,970
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$65,030
- Secondary School Teacher$72,040
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$66,270
- Special Education Teacher$64,830
- Special Education Teacher$65,120
- Special Education Teacher$66,810
- Special Education Teacher$74,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $30.95 ($64,370 a year).
How much does a middle school teacher make a month?
About $5,364 a month before tax, based on a median of $64,370 a year.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,080 or less a year ($23.12 an hour); the top 10% make $102,500 or more.
Which state pays middle school teachers the most?
Washington, with a median of $102,100 a year, followed by California ($98,950) and New York ($94,840).
Which city pays middle school teachers the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, with a median of $106,900 a year.
How many middle school teachers are there in the United States?
About 620,090 people work as middle school 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.