Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 20,620 | $53,110 | N/A | |
| Alaska | 2,860 | $71,790 | N/A | |
| Arizona | 24,370 | $51,150 | N/A | |
| Arkansas | 12,600 | $50,250 | N/A | |
| California | 145,510 | $86,470 | N/A | |
| Colorado | 24,220 | $59,270 | N/A | |
| Connecticut | 16,370 | $82,140 | N/A | |
| Delaware | 3,930 | $64,410 | N/A | |
| District of Columbia | 3,330 | $78,010 | N/A | |
| Florida | 63,520 | $61,510 | N/A | |
| Georgia | 45,170 | $63,930 | N/A | |
| Hawaii | 4,360 | $64,240 | N/A | |
| Idaho | 7,950 | $51,120 | N/A | |
| Illinois | 55,330 | $67,810 | N/A | |
| Indiana | 27,850 | $53,100 | N/A | |
| Iowa | 15,730 | $55,470 | N/A | |
| Kansas | 14,880 | $56,060 | N/A | |
| Kentucky | 17,340 | $55,020 | N/A | |
| Louisiana | 20,650 | $51,450 | N/A | |
| Maine | 4,890 | $57,940 | N/A | |
| Maryland | 28,590 | $71,790 | N/A | |
| Massachusetts | 30,640 | $83,790 | N/A | |
| Michigan | 34,070 | $65,760 | N/A | |
| Minnesota | 22,680 | $67,300 | N/A | |
| Mississippi | 10,840 | $45,760 | N/A | |
| Missouri | 21,880 | $54,010 | N/A | |
| Montana | 4,650 | $54,970 | N/A | |
| Nebraska | 9,860 | $61,510 | N/A | |
| Nevada | 10,300 | $59,230 | N/A | |
| New Hampshire | 6,100 | $61,580 | N/A | |
| New Jersey | 40,480 | $73,120 | N/A | |
| New Mexico | 7,580 | $58,720 | N/A | |
| New York | 91,950 | $87,700 | N/A | |
| North Carolina | 40,230 | $50,530 | N/A | |
| North Dakota | 4,460 | $55,940 | N/A | |
| Ohio | 50,400 | $67,850 | N/A | |
| Oklahoma | 16,220 | $52,950 | N/A | |
| Oregon | 13,830 | $73,860 | N/A | |
| Pennsylvania | 44,660 | $70,200 | N/A | |
| Rhode Island | 3,870 | $72,510 | N/A | |
| South Carolina | 21,350 | $55,210 | N/A | |
| South Dakota | 3,990 | $47,670 | N/A | |
| Tennessee | 26,470 | $54,290 | N/A | |
| Texas | 135,560 | $59,210 | N/A | |
| Utah | 13,680 | $60,300 | N/A | |
| Vermont | 3,900 | $63,520 | N/A | |
| Virginia | 35,890 | $74,920 | N/A | |
| Washington | 28,560 | $83,010 | N/A | |
| West Virginia | 6,160 | $50,130 | N/A | |
| Wisconsin | 26,430 | $60,080 | N/A | |
| Wyoming | 2,520 | $61,100 | N/A |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to bilingual/bicultural children or adults, and/or the design and implementation of educational programs having the goal of producing bilingual/bicultural individuals. Includes preparation to serve as teachers and administrators in bilingual/bicultural education programs.
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
A program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education.
A program that prepares individuals to teach students at various grade levels according to the pedagogical principles and methods developed by Maria Montessori and her followers.
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
A program that prepares individuals to teach students at various academic levels through online instructional technologies. Includes instruction in andragogy, pedagogy, assessment, instructional design and technology, and learning science.
A program that prepares individuals to teach in schools that are implementing or proposing to implement the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Includes instruction in culturally-responsive classrooms, cross-cultural awareness, foundations of international education, human learning, human development, international teaching and learning, and pedagogy.
A program that prepares individuals to connect education practices with scientific, engineering, and mathematical principles for PreK-12 students. Includes instruction in critical thinking, curriculum and instruction, history of STEM education, integrating STEM across curricula, learning sciences and technology, STEM education methods, and teacher leadership in STEM education.
A program that prepares individuals to teach environmental education at various educational levels as a K-12 classroom educator. Includes instruction in foundations of environmental education, instructional methods, and related content knowledge.
A program of study that prepares individuals to teach oral expression, literature, and writing to students at various education levels. Includes instruction in interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, language learning, listening instructional techniques, public speaking, reading instructional techniques, writing instructional techniques, and practical teaching experience.
A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.
Any program in teaching English or French as a second or foreign language not listed above.
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$67,080 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as elementary school teachers, except special education.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 0%
- College dropout 3%
- Associate’s degree 2%
- Bachelor’s degree 44%
- Master’s degree 47%
- Doctorate degree 4%
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