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 |