U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsTeach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations. Substitute teachers are included in "Teachers and Instructors, All Other" (25-3099). Excludes "Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School " (25-2023) and "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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 655,090 | 1.2 % | (4) | $54,880 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage (2) | $34,990 | $42,070 | $51,960 | $65,450 | $80,940 |
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 | 651,040 | 7.63 | (4) | $54,900 |
| Employment Services | 2,490 | 0.09 | (8) | (8) |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 380 | 0.01 | (4) | $51,460 |
| Religious Organizations | 290 | 0.16 | (4) | $44,080 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 170 | 0.05 | (4) | $45,610 |
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 | 651,040 | 7.63 | (4) | $54,900 |
| Religious Organizations | 290 | 0.16 | (4) | $44,080 |
| Employment Services | 2,490 | 0.09 | (8) | (8) |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 170 | 0.05 | (4) | $45,610 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 80 | 0.05 | (4) | $48,870 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 651,040 | 7.63 | (4) | $54,900 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 380 | 0.01 | (4) | $51,460 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 80 | 0.05 | (4) | $48,870 |
| Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | 30 | 0.01 | (4) | $47,360 |
| Individual and Family Services | 90 | 0.01 | (4) | $46,550 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 80,990 | 8.03 | 1.56 | (4) | $51,230 |
| California | 54,650 | 3.90 | 0.76 | (4) | $62,970 |
| New York | 40,750 | 4.88 | 0.95 | (4) | $70,670 |
| Illinois | 32,720 | 5.92 | 1.15 | (4) | $61,360 |
| Florida | 30,780 | 4.33 | 0.84 | (4) | $50,770 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 8,910 | 8.33 | 1.62 | (4) | $40,700 |
| Texas | 80,990 | 8.03 | 1.56 | (4) | $51,230 |
| New Jersey | 26,930 | 7.14 | 1.39 | (4) | $63,930 |
| Connecticut | 10,570 | 6.61 | 1.28 | (4) | $68,420 |
| Delaware | 2,560 | 6.44 | 1.25 | (4) | $54,230 |
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 | 40,750 | 4.88 | 0.95 | (4) | $70,670 |
| Connecticut | 10,570 | 6.61 | 1.28 | (4) | $68,420 |
| Alaska | 1,320 | 4.28 | 0.83 | (4) | $66,890 |
| Maryland | 15,540 | 6.31 | 1.22 | (4) | $65,440 |
| New Jersey | 26,930 | 7.14 | 1.39 | (4) | $63,930 |
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 | 21,280 | 4.27 | 0.83 | (4) | $73,710 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 19,210 | 5.42 | 1.05 | (4) | $68,520 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 19,190 | 7.68 | 1.49 | (4) | $53,080 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 13,330 | 6.06 | 1.18 | (4) | $54,380 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 13,100 | 6.54 | 1.27 | (4) | $54,340 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 9,700 | 2.54 | 0.49 | (4) | $61,520 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 9,040 | 5.01 | 0.97 | (4) | $64,550 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 8,220 | 4.96 | 0.96 | (4) | $64,820 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 7,990 | 3.49 | 0.68 | (4) | $68,590 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 7,930 | 4.72 | 0.92 | (4) | $48,630 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford, MA | 960 | 15.51 | 3.01 | (4) | $64,650 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | 3,350 | 15.26 | 2.96 | (4) | $53,170 |
| Morristown, TN | 610 | 14.31 | 2.78 | (4) | $43,080 |
| Valdosta, GA | 660 | 13.50 | 2.62 | (4) | $50,400 |
| Danville, IL | 350 | 13.05 | 2.53 | (4) | $44,250 |
| Kankakee-Bradley, IL | 520 | 12.73 | 2.47 | (4) | $50,830 |
| Pascagoula, MS | 700 | 12.68 | 2.46 | (4) | $41,030 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | 1,520 | 12.26 | 2.38 | (4) | $49,060 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 1,580 | 12.11 | 2.35 | (4) | $66,060 |
| Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV | 500 | 12.00 | 2.33 |