Secondary School Teachers Salary by State
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
The national median pay for secondary school teachers is $72,040 a year. By state, it ranges from $48,710 in Oklahoma to $102,670 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,780
- 25th percentile
- $59,980
- Median
- $72,040
- 75th percentile
- $92,570
- Top 10%
- $107,600
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,065,210 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $102,670 | +43% | $62,950 | $128,410 | 14,880 |
| 2 | California | $101,370 | +41% | $64,600 | $132,600 | 99,230 |
| 3 | New York | $97,070 | +35% | $60,070 | $136,450 | 70,660 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $95,260 | +32% | $61,500 | $122,660 | 28,460 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $92,610 | +29% | $51,670 | $100,370 | 4,910 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $82,750 | +15% | $50,750 | $128,170 | 2,800 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $82,200 | +14% | $63,040 | $108,230 | 38,140 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $80,970 | +12% | $51,710 | $113,610 | 14,800 |
| 9 | Illinois | $79,990 | +11% | $49,020 | $135,960 | 44,670 |
| 10 | Alaska | $79,650 | +11% | $63,360 | $98,140 | 2,790 |
| 11 | Oregon | $79,570 | +10% | $49,640 | $101,310 | 11,730 |
| 12 | Ohio | $78,800 | +9% | $48,370 | $103,150 | 49,540 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $78,800 | +9% | $51,440 | $102,360 | 52,240 |
| 14 | Maryland | $78,670 | +9% | $58,150 | $102,690 | 16,640 |
| 15 | Delaware | $77,960 | +8% | $51,420 | $95,220 | 5,360 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $77,060 | +7% | $48,570 | $96,510 | 5,860 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $76,460 | +6% | $49,160 | $121,220 | 16,020 |
| 18 | Utah | $76,330 | +6% | $51,400 | $98,730 | 11,030 |
| 19 | Vermont | $76,220 | +6% | $49,800 | $99,830 | 2,450 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $75,900 | +5% | $59,330 | $84,170 | 8,120 |
| 21 | Georgia | $75,480 | +5% | $49,450 | $96,820 | 25,730 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $74,310 | +3% | $56,040 | $98,360 | 5,590 |
| 23 | Colorado | $72,900 | +1% | $48,970 | $101,300 | 18,310 |
| 24 | Virginia | $72,170 | 0% | $49,900 | $107,930 | 31,100 |
| 25 | Michigan | $66,030 | −8% | $47,830 | $98,720 | 25,540 |
| 26 | Nevada | $65,520 | −9% | $54,850 | $83,190 | 8,920 |
| 27 | Maine | $64,880 | −10% | $47,520 | $83,450 | 5,540 |
| 28 | Texas | $63,590 | −12% | $50,410 | $78,020 | 111,660 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $63,450 | −12% | $46,870 | $78,510 | 7,170 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $62,870 | −13% | $48,550 | $83,340 | 15,910 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $62,690 | −13% | $51,440 | $78,830 | 1,600 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $62,580 | −13% | $48,740 | $80,700 | 16,080 |
| 33 | Alabama | $61,990 | −14% | $48,190 | $76,300 | 15,880 |
| 34 | Indiana | $61,880 | −14% | $48,300 | $95,070 | 20,430 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $61,860 | −14% | $49,050 | $79,180 | 21,230 |
| 36 | Idaho | $61,690 | −14% | $47,950 | $91,620 | 6,570 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $61,560 | −15% | $47,130 | $83,310 | 12,780 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $61,210 | −15% | $47,630 | $81,310 | 3,070 |
| 39 | Iowa | $61,200 | −15% | $47,480 | $79,270 | 12,310 |
| 40 | Montana | $60,990 | −15% | $38,120 | $81,270 | 3,670 |
| 41 | Florida | $60,410 | −16% | $49,210 | $77,100 | 49,810 |
| 42 | Kansas | $59,920 | −17% | $47,630 | $76,230 | 10,860 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $59,850 | −17% | $47,590 | $79,720 | 15,210 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $59,660 | −17% | $49,430 | $75,760 | 12,890 |
| 45 | Missouri | $59,240 | −18% | $40,540 | $79,300 | 24,380 |
| 46 | Arizona | $58,360 | −19% | $46,240 | $93,530 | 21,190 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $57,650 | −20% | $45,430 | $64,460 | 28,620 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $56,610 | −21% | $48,450 | $64,040 | 3,590 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $51,050 | −29% | $47,130 | $62,040 | 3,360 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $50,980 | −29% | $45,760 | $62,850 | 10,400 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $48,710 | −32% | $45,150 | $71,650 | 15,480 |
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.
Secondary School Teachers salary questions
Which state pays secondary school teachers the most?
Washington, with a median of $102,670 a year (+43% vs. the national median of $72,040). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays secondary school teachers the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $48,710 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most secondary school teachers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 111,660, with a median of $63,590.
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.