Teachers and Instructors, All Other
SOC 25-3099 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other is $64,390, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $70,340, and an estimated 118,290 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2021 and 2023, pay rose +27.4% while consumer prices rose 12.4% — a real change of +13.3% after inflation. BLS projects employment will shrink 0.1% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,390 | $64,390 | 118,290 |
| 2022 | $61,250 | $63,771 | 120,480 |
| 2021 | $50,540 | $56,832 | 164,650 |
Nominal change
+27.4%
Inflation (CPI)
+12.4%
Real change
+13.3%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-0.1%
About average
Employment 2024
153,800
Projected 2034
153,500
Annual Openings
18,000
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Teachers and Instructors, All Other earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $64,390. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $126,110 | +95.9% | 400 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $98,000 | +52.2% | 1,110 |
| Kansas | $91,100 | +41.5% | 670 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $85,020 | +32% | 210 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $83,870 | +30.3% | 50 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $83,670 | +29.9% | 170 |
| New York | $83,450 | +29.6% | 2,640 |
| Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $82,910 | +28.8% | 60 |
| Oregon | $82,790 | +28.6% | 1,410 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $82,580 | +28.2% | 110 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$32,740
25th Pct
$46,600
Median
$64,390
75th Pct
$84,380
90th Pct
$108,380
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appoquinimink School District | DE | 6 | $68,060 |
| Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School | MA | 4 | $53,208 |
| East Voyager Academy of Charlotte | NC | 3 | $43,635 |
| Su Escuela Language Academy LLC | MA | 2 | $51,000 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | CT | 2 | $85,000 |
| Christina School District | DE | 2 | $60,072 |
| GAKKYUSHA U.S.A. CO., LTD. | NY | 1 | $42,295 |
| Fayetteville School District No. 1 of Washington County, Arkansas 72701 | AR | 1 | $66,479 |
| Enlightium Academy LLC | WA | 1 | $68,480 |
| Midland University | NE | 1 | $22,990 |
| Practice Queens LLC | CA | 1 | $64,251 |
| Special School District No. 1 | MN | 1 | $85,975 |
| Opus 1 Music Studio | CA | 1 | $104,000 |
| Academy at the Lakes, Inc. | FL | 1 | $41,500 |
| The Nutury of Rye | NY | 1 | $62,400 |
| Letchworth Central School District | NY | 1 | $43,000 |
| Tumblebees Gymnastics Inc | FL | 1 | $40,000 |
| ARROYO PACIFIC, INC | CA | 1 | $52,800 |
| Gananda Central School District | NY | 1 | $47,500 |
| California State University, Stanislaus | CA | 1 | $81,432 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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