Teacher salary in United States
How much does a Teacher make in the United States?
Average base salary
$18.11
Average $18.11
Low $8.99
High $36.45
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a teacher is $18.11 per hour in the United States. 33.6k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 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 Teachers in United States
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Highest paying cities for Teachers near United States
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Where can a Teacher earn more?
Compare salaries for Teachers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Teachers
Most recommended license
Special Education Certification
(earn +35.64% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 15.38% since 2018. Teachers with this license earn +35.64% more than the average base salary, which is $18.11 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 76 | increase by 76 |
| 2013 | 386 | increase by 407.89% |
| 2014 | 462 | increase by 19.69% |
| 2015 | 496 | increase by 7.36% |
| 2016 | 476 | decrease by 4.03% |
| 2017 | 352 | decrease by 26.05% |
| 2018 | 312 | decrease by 11.36% |
| 2019 | 360 | increase by 15.38% |
Top companies hiring Teachers on Indeed
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Top fields of study
Mathematics DegreeTop skills
Video ProductionTop certifications
ESOL CertificationMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Fields of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 jobs | 11 | ||
| 73 jobs | 150 |
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Most common benefits for Teachers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Childcare
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Loan repayment program
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid jury duty
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 32,085 ratings39% of 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?
Elementary School Teacher
Job openingsAverage $18.02 per hour
School Teacher
Job openingsAverage $18.26 per hour
Preschool Teacher
Job openingsAverage $15.98 per hour
Early Childhood Teacher
Job openingsAverage $16.41 per hour
High School Teacher
Job openingsAverage $58,718 per year
Substitute Teacher
Job openingsAverage $19.17 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Teacher
What other professions are the pay ranges similar to teachers?
Check out the below Indeed career pages for detailed pay ranges for similar professions to teacher:
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How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a teacher?
If you're unsure about what salary is appropriate for a teacher, you can visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry and experience.
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Are teachers paid hourly or monthly?
Most teachers in elementary, middle schools, high schools are paid a monthly salary. They can earn an hourly salary through tutoring.
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