Wage data
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in the United States
The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in the United States is $63,970 per year, with most earning between $57,710 and $81,450 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$58K – $81K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $57,710 |
| Median (50th) | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $104,340 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary by metro
- Seattle$102,920 median
- Los Angeles$101,860 median
- San Francisco$101,860 median
- Boston$98,060 median
- New York$96,900 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.