Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for teachers and instructors, all others 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 $73,880 ≈ $36/hr
National median salary $66,140
Total employment 113,790 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -0.1%
Decline
Annual openings 18,000 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 153,800 → 153,500 (-200)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Rhode Island$118,050
- District of Columbia$96,780
- Maryland$93,100
- California$90,580
- Virginia$89,460
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $118,050 | $130,480 | $57 | +59.8% | 410 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $96,780 | $93,040 | $47 | +31% | 1,050 |
| 3 | Maryland | $93,100 | $94,070 | $45 | +26% | 5,120 |
| 4 | California | $90,580 | $87,460 | $44 | +22.6% | 31,010 |
| 5 | Virginia | $89,460 | $85,280 | $43 | +21.1% | 3,020 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $89,220 | $100,610 | $43 | +20.8% | 830 |
| 7 | New York | $88,760 | $78,300 | $43 | +20.1% | 2,630 |
| 8 | Kansas | $88,690 | $94,520 | $43 | +20% | 720 |
| 9 | Washington | $85,470 | $77,720 | $41 | +15.7% | 1,370 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $82,610 | $77,360 | $40 | +11.8% | 500 |
| 11 | Alaska | $81,230 | $76,000 | $39 | +9.9% | 150 |
| 12 | Maine | $80,860 | $84,330 | $39 | +9.4% | 240 |
| 13 | Colorado | $76,250 | $76,380 | $37 | +3.2% | 1,470 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $75,720 | $73,590 | $36 | +2.5% | 1,720 |
| 15 | Oregon | $75,160 | $65,800 | $36 | +1.7% | 1,020 |
| 16 | Illinois | $74,720 | $76,450 | $36 | +1.1% | 1,140 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $72,130 | $66,800 | $35 | -2.4% | 770 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $71,440 | $73,320 | $34 | -3.3% | 630 |
| 19 | Delaware | $70,050 | $67,230 | $34 | -5.2% | 90 |
| 20 | Alabama | $68,330 | $66,510 | $33 | -7.5% | 1,500 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $67,420 | $58,420 | $32 | -8.7% | 1,480 |
| 22 | Arizona | $66,410 | $55,270 | $32 | -10.1% | 990 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $66,350 | $62,270 | $32 | -10.2% | 1,610 |
| 24 | Nevada | $65,560 | $65,610 | $32 | -11.3% | 1,590 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $64,790 | $53,680 | $31 | -12.3% | 250 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $64,490 | $61,330 | $31 | -12.7% | 1,430 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $64,060 | $60,420 | $31 | -13.3% | 320 |
| 28 | Ohio | $62,900 | $56,890 | $30 | -14.9% | — |
| 29 | Mississippi | $62,610 | $67,200 | $30 | -15.3% | 530 |
| 30 | Georgia | $62,420 | $60,130 | $30 | -15.5% | 16,370 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $62,390 | $64,140 | $30 | -15.6% | 660 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $61,770 | $60,220 | $30 | -16.4% | 1,380 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $61,610 | $62,560 | $30 | -16.6% | 130 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $60,640 | $67,200 | $29 | -17.9% | 180 |
| 35 | Michigan | $60,200 | $54,680 | $29 | -18.5% | 1,770 |
| 36 | Missouri | $59,640 | $55,870 | $29 | -19.3% | 1,950 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $59,060 | $58,200 | $28 | -20.1% | 2,650 |
| 38 | Indiana | $58,760 | $48,960 | $28 | -20.5% | 960 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $58,610 | $50,000 | $28 | -20.7% | 3,660 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $58,000 | $59,460 | $28 | -21.5% | 1,960 |
| 41 | Iowa | $57,730 | $54,080 | $28 | -21.9% | 280 |
| 42 | Montana | $57,710 | $48,890 | $28 | -21.9% | 420 |
| 43 | Utah | $57,220 | $56,280 | $28 | -22.6% | 1,560 |
| 44 | Florida | $57,080 | $51,730 | $27 | -22.7% | 7,490 |
| 45 | Texas | $56,670 | $51,120 | $27 | -23.3% | 5,800 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $56,620 | $51,580 | $27 | -23.4% | 720 |
| 47 | Idaho | $56,090 | $53,600 | $27 | -24.1% | 290 |
| 48 | Vermont | $55,440 | $53,920 | $27 | -25% | 150 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $54,890 | $50,000 | $26 | -25.7% | 660 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $54,820 | $41,940 | $26 | -25.8% | 510 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 321 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $128,150 | $116,830 | 430 |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $124,490 | $125,450 | 360 |
| 3 | Salinas, CA | $113,360 | $123,230 | 2,170 |
| 4 | Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $107,450 | $98,120 | 40 |
| 5 | Fresno, CA | $105,200 | $94,170 | 2,110 |
| 6 | Modesto, CA | $103,910 | $98,150 | 290 |
| 7 | Boulder, CO | $102,160 | $88,980 | 130 |
| 8 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $101,050 | $86,010 | 210 |
| 9 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,610 | $90,250 | 750 |
| 10 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $99,820 | $90,900 | 450 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing teachers and instructors, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $109,750 | $103,550 | — |
| 2 | Grantmaking and Giving Services | $108,580 | $96,670 | 570 |
| 3 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $108,420 | $99,540 | — |
| 4 | Performing Arts Companies | $108,050 | $86,570 | — |
| 5 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $105,560 | $87,580 | — |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $101,690 | $109,290 | 260 |
| 7 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $92,640 | $99,750 | 15,300 |
| 8 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $92,520 | $99,230 | 15,660 |
| 9 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $86,000 | $92,640 | — |
| 10 | Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | $83,720 | $88,500 | 110 |
| 11 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $83,340 | $87,360 | 1,250 |
| 12 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $82,870 | $87,310 | 1,530 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do teachers and instructors, all other make in the U.S.?
The median teachers and instructors, all other salary in the United States is $66,140 per year (mean $73,880), and about 80% earn between $37,010 and $118,020.
How much do teachers and instructors, all other make per hour?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $73,880 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays teachers and instructors, all other the most?
Rhode Island has the highest average pay for teachers and instructors, all other at $118,050 per year (median $130,480).
What is the job outlook for teachers and instructors, all other?
Employment is projected to change -0.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 18,000 openings per year.
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