Secondary School Teachers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for secondary school teacherss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $75,970 ≈ $37/hr
National median salary $70,930
Total employment 1,176,620 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do secondary school teachers make in the U.S.?
The median secondary school teachers salary in the United States is $70,930 per year (mean $75,970), and about 80% earn between $48,900 and $106,340.
How much do secondary school teachers make per hour?
Roughly $37 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $75,970 and 2,080 work hours per year.