Middle School Teachers

K-12 Teachers • Education & Training Careers

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level. Excludes "Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School" (25-2023), "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050), and "Substitute Teachers, Short Term" (25-3031).

Typical Salary (Median)
$62,970
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$70,040
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
620,370
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 252022

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

10th Percentile
$47,050
25th Percentile
$53,540
75th Percentile
$79,380
90th Percentile
$100,980

Top Industries

Industries with the most Middle School Teachers positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
620,370
$70,040 avg
2
Sector 61 - Educational Services
619,200
$70,070 avg
3
Educational Services
619,200
$70,070 avg
4
Elementary and Secondary Schools
618,700
$70,090 avg
5
Federal, State, and Local Government, including Schools, Hospitals, and the USPS
546,970
$71,270 avg

Work Environment

School

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Middle 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 $62,970.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Middle School Teachers is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 620,370 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.