Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary (2025)
Based on 1,065,210 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $48,780 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $59,980 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $72,040 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $92,570 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $107,600 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$49K
25th
$60K
Median
$72K
75th
$93K
90th
$108K
Highest Paying States for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $105,880 |
| Washington | $99,350 |
| New York | $97,220 |
| Massachusetts | $90,270 |
| Illinois | $89,320 |
| District of Columbia | $88,460 |
| New Jersey | $87,100 |
| Connecticut | $84,460 |
| Rhode Island | $84,120 |
| Alaska | $82,460 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $105,880 per year, while Alaska has an average of $82,460 — a difference of $23,420. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1,065,210 workers were employed as Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $76,320 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-2031