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Salary Guide

Teacher Salary in United States

Based on 1,240,553 job listings - 2026

+13.4% vs 2025
Average salary
$55,721 - $66,000
Median salary
$55,721 - $66,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$38K
25th percentile$47K
Median$56K
75th percentile$66K
90th percentile$76K

50% of professionals earn between $47,098 - $66,000 USD

The median salary is $55,721

Top cities

New York30,469 job openings
Peachtree Corners14,901 job openings
Phoenix14,362 job openings
Chicago8,911 job openings
Brooklyn7,084 job openings
Houston6,279 job openings
San Antonio4,557 job openings
Austin4,342 job openings
Denver4,151 job openings
Los Angeles3,695 job openings
Philadelphia3,657 job openings
Dallas3,495 job openings
Columbus3,330 job openings
Boston3,306 job openings
San Francisco3,154 job openings
Atlanta3,086 job openings
Nashville2,832 job openings
Kansas City2,808 job openings
Springfield2,803 job openings
Columbia2,599 job openings
Minneapolis2,597 job openings
San Jose2,488 job openings
Richmond2,482 job openings
Newark2,427 job openings

Teacher

1,240,553 job openings

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The average salary for a Teacher in United States is USD 55,721 - USD 66,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 60,861 per year, based on 1,240,553 active job listings.

The cities with the most Teacher job opportunities in United States are New York, Peachtree Corners, Phoenix, Chicago, Brooklyn. New York leads with 30,469 job openings.

Explore 1,240,553 Teacher job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.