Wage data
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in the United States
The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in the United States is $64,370 per year, with most earning between $58,530 and $80,490 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$59K – $80K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $58,530 |
| Median (50th) | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $102,540 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by metro
- San Jose$105,030 median
- Seattle$102,560 median
- Sacramento$99,360 median
- Los Angeles$98,370 median
- New York$96,500 median
- Boston$94,170 median
- Portland$89,590 median
- Pittsburgh$84,800 median
- San Francisco$81,100 median
- Cleveland$80,580 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.