U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsTeach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to kindergarten students. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification. Substitute teachers are included in "Teachers and Instructors, All Other" (25-3099). Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Mean wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173,330 | 1.3 % | (4) | $51,550 | 1.1 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage (2) | $31,720 | $39,250 | $48,800 | $62,050 | $76,490 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 162,990 | 1.91 | (4) | $52,660 |
| Child Day Care Services | 8,710 | 1.10 | (4) | $31,980 |
| Religious Organizations | 530 | 0.29 | (4) | $44,800 |
| Individual and Family Services | 350 | 0.03 | (4) | $39,630 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 230 | 0.00 | (4) | $40,590 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 162,990 | 1.91 | (4) | $52,660 |
| Child Day Care Services | 8,710 | 1.10 | (4) | $31,980 |
| Religious Organizations | 530 | 0.29 | (4) | $44,800 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 190 | 0.06 | (4) | $63,990 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 140 | 0.04 | (4) | $48,990 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Schools and Instruction | 190 | 0.06 | (4) | $63,990 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 162,990 | 1.91 | (4) | $52,660 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 140 | 0.04 | (4) | $48,990 |
| Religious Organizations | 530 | 0.29 | (4) | $44,800 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 230 | (7) | (4) | $40,590 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 26,470 | 1.89 | 1.39 | (4) | $58,970 |
| Texas | 14,210 | 1.41 | 1.03 | (4) | $48,430 |
| New York | 10,970 | 1.31 | 0.96 | (4) | $70,180 |
| Florida | 10,920 | 1.54 | 1.13 | (4) | $49,220 |
| Pennsylvania | 6,530 | 1.19 | 0.87 | (4) | $53,880 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2,490 | 2.19 | 1.61 | (4) | $43,220 |
| Louisiana | 3,850 | 2.10 | 1.54 | (4) | $46,690 |
| Alabama | 3,520 | 1.95 | 1.43 | (4) | $47,720 |
| California | 26,470 | 1.89 | 1.39 | (4) | $58,970 |
| New Mexico | 1,450 | 1.86 | 1.37 | (4) | $51,920 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10,970 | 1.31 | 0.96 | (4) | $70,180 |
| Rhode Island | 810 | 1.82 | 1.33 | (4) | $67,460 |
| Alaska | 220 | 0.70 | 0.52 | (4) | $65,930 |
| Connecticut | 1,800 | 1.12 | 0.82 | (4) | $62,190 |
| New Jersey | 5,320 | 1.41 | 1.03 | (4) | $58,990 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 6,720 | 1.35 | 0.99 | (4) | $73,370 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 6,520 | 1.71 | 1.25 | (4) | $57,930 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,760 | 1.50 | 1.10 | (4) | $50,190 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 3,430 | 3.01 | 2.21 | (4) | $60,400 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,920 | 0.83 | 0.61 | (4) | $48,010 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 2,870 | 1.30 | 0.96 | (4) | $48,770 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,700 | 1.35 | 0.99 | (4) | $50,240 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 2,380 | 1.04 | 0.76 | (4) | $58,670 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 2,120 | 1.71 | 1.26 | (4) | $36,730 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,070 | 1.24 | 0.91 | (4) | $53,550 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | 210 | 4.60 | 3.38 | (4) | $58,360 |
| Stockton, CA | 820 | 4.15 | 3.04 | (4) | $56,080 |
| Merced, CA | 230 | 4.02 | 2.95 | (4) | $61,570 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 500 | 3.82 | 2.80 | (4) | $60,510 |
| Decatur, AL | 180 | 3.45 | 2.53 | (4) | $52,440 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 820 | 3.29 | 2.41 | (4) | $64,720 |
| Prescott, AZ | 170 | 3.17 | 2.32 | (4) | $42,410 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 250 | 3.02 | 2.21 | (4) | $54,100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 3,430 | 3.01 | 2.21 | (4) | $60,400 |
| Yuba City, CA | 110 | 2.95 | 2.16 | (4) | $48,820 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,600 | 1.33 | 0.97 | (4) | $82,580 |
| Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division | 80 | 1.53 | 1.12 | (4) | $74,560 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 6,720 | 1.35 | 0.99 | (4) | $73,370 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 440 | 1.09 | 0.80 | (4) | $72,850 |
| Modesto, CA | 440 | 2.93 | 2.15 | (4) | $70,080 |
| Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Division | 690 | 1.25 | 0.91 | (4) | $68,070 |
| Madera, CA | (8) | (8) | (8) | (4) | $67,990 |
| Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY | 320 | 1.34 | 0.98 | (4) | $66,880 |
| Salinas, CA | 360 | 2.31 | 1.70 | (4) | $66,810 |
| Binghamton, NY | 180 | 1.72 | 1.26 | (4) | $66,030 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | 610 | 1.62 | 1.19 | (4) | $40,510 |
| Northwestern Texas nonmetropolitan area | 570 | 2.36 | 1.73 | (4) | $44,090 |
| Eastern Texas nonmetropolitan area | 520 | 1.91 | 1.40 | (4) | $42,710 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | 460 | 3.22 | 2.36 | (4) | $57,660 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | 440 | 3.23 | 2.37 | (4) | $45,990 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches nonmetropolitan area | 420 | 5.13 | 3.76 | (4) | $44,110 |
| Pee Dee South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | 210 | 4.54 | 3.33 | (4) | $39,850 |
| Winnsboro nonmetropolitan area | 300 | 3.73 | 2.74 | (4) | $41,280 |
| Southern Texas nonmetropolitan area | 300 | 3.57 | 2.62 | (4) | $49,230 |
| Western Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | 280 | 3.54 | 2.60 | (4) | $40,240 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sierra Region of California nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 2.97 | 2.18 | (4) | $63,360 |
| East Central New York nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 2.01 | 1.47 | (4) | $61,940 |
| Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | 220 | 3.53 | 2.59 | (4) | $61,470 |
| Railbelt / Southwest Alaska nonmetropolitan area | 110 | 1.50 | 1.10 | (4) | $59,970 |
| Linn County, Oregon nonmetropolitan area | 40 | 0.92 | 0.67 | (4) | $58,800 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.
(7) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2010 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2010 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2010 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2010 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
List of Occupations in SOC Code Number Order
List of Occupations in Alphabetical Order
Download May 2010 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates in Zipped XLS files
Last Modified Date: May 17, 2011
