Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers Wages
SOC 25-2000 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers is $63,280 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $39,630 and the 90th percentile is $103,800, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
4,261,430
P10
$39,630
P25
$50,110
Median
$63,280
P75
$81,010
P90
$103,800
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Special Education Teachers have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,280 | $68,890 | $39,630 | $103,800 | 4,261,430 | — |
| 2022 | $61,180 | $65,580 | $37,660 | $100,660 | 4,177,640 | -3.32% |
| 2021 | $61,030 | $64,870 | $37,100 | $99,300 | 4,021,070 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | $59,410 | $63,100 | $35,030 | $98,870 | 3,998,620 | -2.65% |