Elementary school teacher salary in United States
How much does an Elementary School Teacher make in the United States?
Average base salary
$18.02
Average $18.02
Low $10.64
High $30.53
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a elementary school teacher is $18.02 per hour in the United States. 26.5k salaries reported, updated at September 19, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Elementary School Teachers in United States
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Highest paying cities for Elementary School Teachers near United States
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Where can an Elementary School Teacher earn more?
Compare salaries for Elementary School Teachers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Elementary School Teachers
Most recommended license
Teaching Certification
(earn +10.21% more)
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 9.78% since 2018. Elementary School Teachers with this license earn +10.21% more than the average base salary, which is $18.02 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 174 | increase by 174 |
| 2013 | 877 | increase by 404.02% |
| 2014 | 1622 | increase by 84.95% |
| 2015 | 1560 | decrease by 3.82% |
| 2016 | 1171 | decrease by 24.94% |
| 2017 | 1237 | increase by 5.64% |
| 2018 | 1902 | increase by 53.76% |
| 2019 | 1716 | decrease by 9.78% |
Top companies hiring Elementary School Teachers on Indeed
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Top specialties
Infectious DiseaseTop fields of study
Educational Administration DegreeTop certifications
BC/BEMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Specialties | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 jobs | 2 |
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Most common benefits for Elementary School Teachers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 7,443 ratings45% of Elementary School Teachers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
High School Teacher
Job openingsAverage $58,671 per year
School Teacher
Job openingsAverage $18.12 per hour
Mathematics Teacher
Job openingsAverage $55,409 per year
Preschool Teacher
Job openingsAverage $15.93 per hour
English Teacher
Job openingsAverage $40.70 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for an Elementary School Teacher
How much do similar professions to elementary school teachers get paid?
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How can I know if I am being paid fairly as an elementary school teacher?
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