Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in the United States was $72,040 (— per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,780 | — |
| 25th | $59,980 | — |
| Median | $72,040 | — |
| 75th | $92,570 | — |
| 90th | $107,600 | — |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-2031
- Total U.S. employment: 1,065,210
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $76,320 sits 5.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,990 | — | -14.0% | 15,880 |
| Alaska | $79,650 | — | +10.6% | 2,790 |
| Arizona | $58,360 | — | -19.0% | 21,190 |
| Arkansas | $59,660 | — | -17.2% | 12,890 |
| California | $101,370 | — | +40.7% | 99,230 |
| Colorado | $72,900 | — | +1.2% | 18,310 |
| Connecticut | $80,970 | — | +12.4% | 14,800 |
| Delaware | $77,960 | — | +8.2% | 5,360 |
| District of Columbia | $82,750 | — | +14.9% | 2,800 |
| Florida | $60,410 | — | -16.1% | 49,810 |
| Georgia | $75,480 | — | +4.8% | 25,730 |
| Hawaii | $74,310 | — | +3.2% | 5,590 |
| Idaho | $61,690 | — | -14.4% | 6,570 |
| Illinois | $79,990 | — | +11.0% | 44,670 |
| Indiana | $61,880 | — | -14.1% | 20,430 |
| Iowa | $61,200 | — | -15.0% | 12,310 |
| Kansas | $59,920 | — | -16.8% | 10,860 |
| Kentucky | $61,560 | — | -14.5% | 12,780 |
| Louisiana | $59,850 | — | -16.9% | 15,210 |
| Maine | $64,880 | — | -9.9% | 5,540 |
| Maryland | $78,670 | — | +9.2% | 16,640 |
| Massachusetts | $95,260 | — | +32.2% | 28,460 |
| Michigan | $66,030 | — | -8.3% | 25,540 |
| Minnesota | $76,460 | — | +6.1% | 16,020 |
| Mississippi | $50,980 | — | -29.2% | 10,400 |
| Missouri | $59,240 | — | -17.8% | 24,380 |
| Montana | $60,990 | — | -15.3% | 3,670 |
| Nebraska | $63,450 | — | -11.9% | 7,170 |
| Nevada | $65,520 | — | -9.1% | 8,920 |
| New Hampshire | $77,060 | — | +7.0% | 5,860 |
| New Jersey | $82,200 | — | +14.1% | 38,140 |
| New Mexico | $75,900 | — | +5.4% | 8,120 |
| New York | $97,070 | — | +34.7% | 70,660 |
| North Carolina | $57,650 | — | -20.0% | 28,620 |
| North Dakota | $61,210 | — | -15.0% | 3,070 |
| Ohio | $78,800 | — | +9.4% | 49,540 |
| Oklahoma | $48,710 | — | -32.4% | 15,480 |
| Oregon | $79,570 | — | +10.5% | 11,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,800 | — | +9.4% | 52,240 |
| Rhode Island | $92,610 | — | +28.6% | 4,910 |
| South Carolina | $62,580 | — | -13.1% | 16,080 |
| South Dakota | $51,050 | — | -29.1% | 3,360 |
| Tennessee | $61,860 | — | -14.1% | 21,230 |
| Texas | $63,590 | — | -11.7% | 111,660 |
| Utah | $76,330 | — | +6.0% | 11,030 |
| Vermont | $76,220 | — | +5.8% | 2,450 |
| Virginia | $72,170 | — | +0.2% | 31,100 |
| Washington | $102,670 | — | +42.5% | 14,880 |
| West Virginia | $56,610 | — | -21.4% | 3,590 |
| Wisconsin | $62,870 | — | -12.7% | 15,910 |
| Wyoming | $62,690 | — | -13.0% | 1,600 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $41,670/yr
- Computer Systems Analysts — $105,850/yr
- Childcare Workers — $34,980/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education?
The median annual wage for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $72,040 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 1,065,210 secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education make per hour?
The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.