U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPerform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Excludes "Graduate Teaching Assistants" (25-1191).
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,249,380 | 0.6 % | (4) | $24,880 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,510 | $18,770 | $23,220 | $29,400 | $36,130 |
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 | 999,450 | 11.71 | (4) | $25,120 |
| Child Day Care Services | 104,810 | 13.17 | (4) | $20,870 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 31,190 | 1.10 | (4) | $28,750 |
| Individual and Family Services | 20,240 | 1.67 | (4) | $23,060 |
| Junior Colleges | 18,700 | 2.45 | (4) | $29,250 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Day Care Services | 104,810 | 13.17 | (4) | $20,870 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 999,450 | 11.71 | (4) | $25,120 |
| Educational Support Services | 12,020 | 9.03 | (4) | $25,480 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 11,900 | 3.70 | (4) | $26,240 |
| Religious Organizations | 5,430 | 2.94 | (4) | $21,820 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 3,640 | 0.16 | (4) | $30,920 |
| Junior Colleges | 18,700 | 2.45 | (4) | $29,250 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 170 | 0.08 | (4) | $29,050 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 390 | 0.07 | (4) | $28,790 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 31,190 | 1.10 | (4) | $28,750 |
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 | 158,430 | 11.32 | 1.15 | (4) | $30,160 |
| New York | 122,420 | 14.67 | 1.49 | (4) | $26,380 |
| Texas | 86,550 | 8.58 | 0.87 | (4) | $21,140 |
| Pennsylvania | 48,800 | 8.90 | 0.91 | (4) | $24,270 |
| New Jersey | 44,050 | 11.68 | 1.19 | (4) | $25,260 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 5,990 | 20.87 | 2.12 | (4) | $25,340 |
| Connecticut | 25,110 | 15.71 | 1.60 | (4) | $29,140 |
| New Hampshire | 9,300 | 15.42 | 1.57 | (4) | $26,080 |
| New York | 122,420 | 14.67 | 1.49 | (4) | $26,380 |
| Wyoming | 3,890 | 14.42 | 1.47 | (4) | $23,530 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4,250 | 13.79 | 1.40 | (4) | $33,960 |
| California | 158,430 | 11.32 | 1.15 | (4) | $30,160 |
| Washington | 30,840 | 11.45 | 1.17 | (4) | $29,460 |
| Rhode Island | 4,410 | 9.83 | 1.00 | (4) | $29,370 |
| Maine | 8,070 | 13.98 | 1.42 | (4) | $29,290 |
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 | 61,120 | 12.27 | 1.25 | (4) | $27,620 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 48,250 | 12.64 | 1.29 | (4) | $31,270 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 22,380 | 6.32 | 0.64 | (4) | $24,430 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 22,210 | 18.46 | 1.88 | (4) | $27,850 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 19,360 | 8.80 | 0.90 | (4) | $20,920 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 18,010 | 10.73 | 1.09 | (4) | $29,790 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 17,220 | 9.54 | 0.97 | (4) | $26,290 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 17,160 | 6.87 | 0.70 | (4) | $21,640 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 16,460 | 9.93 | 1.01 | (4) | $29,380 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 16,390 | 7.16 | 0.73 | (4) | $30,040 |