Elementary School Teachers

K-12 Teachers • Education & Training Careers

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level. Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050) and "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).

Typical Salary (Median)
$62,340
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$69,790
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
1,393,310
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 252021

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Elementary School Teachers earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Elementary School Teachers (2024)

10th Percentile
$46,440
25th Percentile
$50,680
75th Percentile
$79,410
90th Percentile
$102,010

Top Industries

Industries with the most Elementary School Teachers positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
1,393,310
$69,790 avg
2
Sector 61 - Educational Services
1,388,940
$69,840 avg
3
Educational Services
1,388,940
$69,840 avg
4
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1,387,290
$69,850 avg
5
Federal, State, and Local Government, including Schools, Hospitals, and the USPS
1,232,530
$71,570 avg

Work Environment

School

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Elementary School Teachers professionals work in education & training careers, specifically in k-12 teachers. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $62,340.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Elementary School Teachers is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 1,393,310 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.