U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsTeach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,485,600 | 0.6 % | (4) | $54,330 | 0.8 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage (2) | $34,390 | $41,750 | $51,660 | $64,890 | $80,140 |
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 | 1,472,830 | 17.25 | (4) | $54,360 |
| Religious Organizations | 2,780 | 1.51 | (4) | $42,880 |
| Individual and Family Services | 1,360 | 0.11 | (4) | $56,270 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 1,210 | 0.02 | (4) | $52,190 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 700 | 0.22 | (4) | $53,180 |
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 | 1,472,830 | 17.25 | (4) | $54,360 |
| Religious Organizations | 2,780 | 1.51 | (4) | $42,880 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 700 | 0.22 | (4) | $53,180 |
| Educational Support Services | 180 | 0.14 | (4) | $46,950 |
| Individual and Family Services | 1,360 | 0.11 | (4) | $56,270 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 170 | 0.01 | (4) | $56,650 |
| Individual and Family Services | 1,360 | 0.11 | (4) | $56,270 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 40 | (7) | (4) | $55,840 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 1,472,830 | 17.25 | (4) | $54,360 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 700 | 0.22 | (4) | $53,180 |
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 | 176,110 | 12.58 | 1.08 | (4) | $63,010 |
| Texas | 163,240 | 16.18 | 1.38 | (4) | $51,090 |
| New York | 89,850 | 10.77 | 0.92 | (4) | $67,940 |
| Illinois | 80,820 | 14.62 | 1.25 | (4) | $59,460 |
| Florida | 73,150 | 10.30 | 0.88 | (4) | $49,820 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 163,240 | 16.18 | 1.38 | (4) | $51,090 |
| North Dakota | 5,670 | 15.93 | 1.36 | (4) | $43,110 |
| Illinois | 80,820 | 14.62 | 1.25 | (4) | $59,460 |
| Hawaii | 8,290 | 14.50 | 1.24 | (4) | $49,030 |
| Vermont | 4,060 | 14.16 | 1.21 | (4) | $52,750 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4,100 | 13.32 | 1.14 | (4) | $69,130 |
| New York | 89,850 | 10.77 | 0.92 | (4) | $67,940 |
| Connecticut | 17,770 | 11.12 | 0.95 | (4) | $66,500 |
| Rhode Island | 3,890 | 8.68 | 0.74 | (4) | $65,020 |
| District of Columbia | 2,410 | 3.77 | 0.32 | (4) | $63,370 |
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 | 51,640 | 10.36 | 0.89 | (4) | $69,040 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 50,600 | 14.28 | 1.22 | (4) | $65,090 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 45,010 | 11.79 | 1.01 | (4) | $60,310 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 38,420 | 15.38 | 1.32 | (4) | $52,600 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 29,700 | 14.84 | 1.27 | (4) | $54,440 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 26,440 | 12.02 | 1.03 | (4) | $54,210 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 24,500 | 21.48 | 1.84 | (4) | $65,950 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 23,350 | 10.20 | 0.87 | (4) | $68,130 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 17,690 | 9.80 | 0.84 | (4) | $55,420 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 16,490 | 9.82 | 0.84 | (4) | $56,540 |