Secondary School Teachers

K-12 Teachers • Education & Training Careers

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. Excludes "Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School" (25-2032), "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050), and "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).

Typical Salary (Median)
$64,580
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$73,700
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
1,072,540
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 252031

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Secondary 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 Secondary School Teachers (2024)

10th Percentile
$47,330
25th Percentile
$57,800
75th Percentile
$83,010
90th Percentile
$104,670

Top Industries

Industries with the most Secondary School Teachers positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
1,072,540
$73,700 avg
2
Sector 61 - Educational Services
1,067,580
$73,740 avg
3
Educational Services
1,067,580
$73,740 avg
4
Elementary and Secondary Schools
1,061,890
$73,800 avg
5
Federal, State, and Local Government, including Schools, Hospitals, and the USPS
920,980
$75,240 avg

Work Environment

School

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Secondary 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 $64,580.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Secondary School Teachers is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 1,072,540 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.