Education Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for education teachers is $75,350 a year. By state, it ranges from $49,250 in New Hampshire to $111,850 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,530
- 25th percentile
- $53,770
- Median
- $75,350
- 75th percentile
- $97,590
- Top 10%
- $126,860
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 60,830 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $111,850 | +48% | $59,620 | $159,270 | 3,100 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $83,710 | +11% | $49,040 | $212,740 | 460 |
| 3 | New York | $82,020 | +9% | $51,680 | $168,280 | 5,430 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $80,810 | +7% | $49,820 | $123,890 | 230 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $80,620 | +7% | $49,100 | $127,400 | 900 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $80,030 | +6% | $50,300 | $125,510 | 190 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $79,980 | +6% | $49,990 | $137,750 | 2,050 |
| 8 | Michigan | $79,910 | +6% | $45,300 | $138,850 | 1,140 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $78,950 | +5% | $48,410 | $125,400 | 950 |
| 10 | Nebraska | $78,950 | +5% | $50,060 | $133,500 | 600 |
| 11 | Maryland | $78,820 | +5% | $31,760 | $125,900 | 870 |
| 12 | Arizona | $78,520 | +4% | $49,730 | $135,140 | 1,590 |
| 13 | Vermont | $78,100 | +4% | $43,410 | $126,780 | 170 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $77,600 | +3% | $32,220 | $129,930 | 2,580 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $77,540 | +3% | $48,520 | $103,850 | 230 |
| 16 | Utah | $77,090 | +2% | $43,100 | $108,230 | 330 |
| 17 | Virginia | $77,060 | +2% | $41,650 | $124,330 | 1,630 |
| 18 | Maine | $77,050 | +2% | $55,130 | $103,360 | 190 |
| 19 | Washington | $75,170 | 0% | $50,540 | $103,650 | 1,270 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $74,910 | −1% | $39,210 | $113,950 | 3,390 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $74,790 | −1% | $44,280 | $106,970 | 1,540 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $74,500 | −1% | $46,730 | $92,000 | 250 |
| 23 | Nevada | $74,240 | −1% | $45,620 | $123,390 | 310 |
| 24 | Oregon | $73,880 | −2% | $36,310 | $150,520 | 1,240 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $72,390 | −4% | $47,330 | $103,790 | 950 |
| 26 | Montana | $70,320 | −7% | $33,640 | $101,510 | 130 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $70,050 | −7% | $41,030 | $105,820 | 2,130 |
| 28 | Texas | $68,280 | −9% | $37,270 | $108,130 | 6,400 |
| 29 | Colorado | $66,870 | −11% | $32,000 | $107,200 | 1,060 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $66,690 | −11% | $33,150 | $105,770 | 1,270 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $66,350 | −12% | $48,110 | $101,380 | 80 |
| 32 | Indiana | $66,150 | −12% | $40,180 | $104,380 | 1,830 |
| 33 | Missouri | $65,910 | −13% | $40,620 | $104,210 | 1,140 |
| 34 | Idaho | $65,720 | −13% | $29,990 | $128,880 | 170 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $64,830 | −14% | $39,670 | $108,790 | 290 |
| 36 | Alabama | $63,730 | −15% | $46,750 | $100,490 | 840 |
| 37 | Florida | $63,640 | −16% | $37,500 | $94,970 | 1,290 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $63,350 | −16% | $55,550 | $82,690 | 190 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $63,270 | −16% | $45,310 | $99,210 | 320 |
| 40 | Kansas | $63,010 | −16% | $40,260 | $128,700 | 590 |
| 41 | Georgia | $62,510 | −17% | $15,080 | $92,890 | 1,750 |
| 42 | Ohio | $62,400 | −17% | $26,880 | $113,680 | 2,120 |
| 43 | Iowa | $62,090 | −18% | $29,850 | $130,120 | 690 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $61,860 | −18% | $31,440 | $103,070 | 430 |
| 45 | Illinois | $61,560 | −18% | $37,690 | $100,000 | 3,930 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $61,450 | −18% | $37,170 | $104,060 | 620 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $60,880 | −19% | $22,380 | $90,230 | 560 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $49,800 | −34% | $47,190 | $96,650 | 460 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $49,250 | −35% | $45,970 | $95,400 | 630 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Education Teachers salary questions
Which state pays education teachers the most?
California, with a median of $111,850 a year (+48% vs. the national median of $75,350). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays education teachers the least?
New Hampshire, with a median of $49,250 a year (−35% vs. national).
Where do most education teachers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 6,400, with a median of $68,280.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.