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).
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National salary ranges for Secondary School Teachers (2024)
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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.
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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.