How much does a secondary school teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $34.63 an hour or $6,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.63
- Average (mean)
- $76,320
- Jobs
- 1,065,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 25th | $59,980 | $28.84 | |
| Median | $72,040 | $34.63 | |
| 75th | $92,570 | $44.50 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.73 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $102,700 |
| California | $101,400 |
| New York | $97,070 |
| Massachusetts | $95,260 |
| Rhode Island | $92,610 |
| District of Columbia | $82,750 |
| New Jersey | $82,200 |
| Connecticut | $80,970 |
| Illinois | $79,990 |
| Alaska | $79,650 |
| Oregon | $79,570 |
| Ohio | $78,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,800 |
| Maryland | $78,670 |
| Delaware | $77,960 |
| New Hampshire | $77,060 |
| Minnesota | $76,460 |
| Utah | $76,330 |
| Vermont | $76,220 |
| New Mexico | $75,900 |
| Georgia | $75,480 |
| Hawaii | $74,310 |
| Colorado | $72,900 |
| Virginia | $72,170 |
| Michigan | $66,030 |
| Nevada | $65,520 |
| Maine | $64,880 |
| Texas | $63,590 |
| Nebraska | $63,450 |
| Wisconsin | $62,870 |
| Wyoming | $62,690 |
| South Carolina | $62,580 |
| Alabama | $61,990 |
| Indiana | $61,880 |
| Tennessee | $61,860 |
| Idaho | $61,690 |
| Kentucky | $61,560 |
| North Dakota | $61,210 |
| Iowa | $61,200 |
| Montana | $60,990 |
| Florida | $60,410 |
| Kansas | $59,920 |
| Louisiana | $59,850 |
| Arkansas | $59,660 |
| Missouri | $59,240 |
| Arizona | $58,360 |
| North Carolina | $57,650 |
| West Virginia | $56,610 |
| South Dakota | $51,050 |
| Mississippi | $50,980 |
| Oklahoma | $48,710 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $121,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $108,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $108,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $105,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $105,100 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $104,900 |
| Bremerton, WA | $104,200 |
| Longview, WA | $104,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $102,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,700 |
| Kennewick, WA | $102,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $102,600 |
| Napa, CA | $102,500 |
In other countries
Secondary School Teacher belongs to the international group "Secondary education teachers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Preschool Teacher$38,140
- Kindergarten Teacher$62,680
- Elementary School Teacher$63,970
- Middle School Teacher$64,370
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$65,030
- 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 secondary school teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $34.63 ($72,040 a year).
How much does a secondary school teacher make a month?
About $6,003 a month before tax, based on a median of $72,040 a year.
How much does a secondary school teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,780 or less a year ($23.45 an hour); the top 10% make $107,600 or more.
Which state pays secondary school teachers the most?
Washington, with a median of $102,700 a year, followed by California ($101,400) and New York ($97,070).
Which city pays secondary school teachers the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, with a median of $121,200 a year.
How many secondary school teachers are there in the United States?
About 1,065,210 people work as secondary 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.