Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 11,060 | $54,870 | N/A | |
| Alaska | 910 | $75,290 | N/A | |
| Arizona | 9,710 | $50,580 | N/A | |
| Arkansas | 5,690 | $52,650 | N/A | |
| California | 37,600 | $92,350 | N/A | |
| Colorado | 12,600 | $59,580 | N/A | |
| Connecticut | 7,790 | $82,790 | N/A | |
| Delaware | 1,730 | $66,780 | N/A | |
| District of Columbia | 1,010 | $74,510 | N/A | |
| Florida | 32,700 | $60,280 | N/A | |
| Georgia | 24,990 | $64,460 | N/A | |
| Hawaii | 2,140 | $63,100 | N/A | |
| Idaho | 930 | $50,280 | N/A | |
| Illinois | 23,910 | $67,170 | N/A | |
| Indiana | 13,100 | $55,510 | N/A | |
| Iowa | 7,610 | $57,940 | N/A | |
| Kansas | 6,480 | $59,630 | N/A | |
| Kentucky | 7,720 | $55,650 | N/A | |
| Louisiana | 6,700 | $52,170 | N/A | |
| Maine | 3,330 | $59,760 | N/A | |
| Maryland | 12,230 | $73,480 | N/A | |
| Massachusetts | 13,730 | $85,740 | N/A | |
| Michigan | 14,060 | $62,910 | N/A | |
| Minnesota | 8,410 | $65,630 | N/A | |
| Mississippi | 5,460 | $46,880 | N/A | |
| Missouri | 15,240 | $57,560 | N/A | |
| Montana | 2,230 | $57,560 | N/A | |
| Nebraska | 3,510 | $64,030 | N/A | |
| Nevada | 4,100 | $62,880 | N/A | |
| New Hampshire | 3,510 | $62,900 | N/A | |
| New Jersey | 24,980 | $74,390 | N/A | |
| New Mexico | 3,040 | $59,750 | N/A | |
| New York | 34,810 | $94,690 | N/A | |
| North Carolina | 20,080 | $50,630 | N/A | |
| North Dakota | 1,260 | $59,750 | N/A | |
| Ohio | 24,890 | $67,190 | N/A | |
| Oklahoma | 6,870 | $54,220 | N/A | |
| Oregon | 5,470 | $75,570 | N/A | |
| Pennsylvania | 26,680 | $68,850 | N/A | |
| Rhode Island | 1,990 | $73,210 | N/A | |
| South Carolina | 7,950 | $56,350 | N/A | |
| South Dakota | 1,880 | $48,230 | N/A | |
| Tennessee | 11,620 | $54,000 | N/A | |
| Texas | 65,830 | $59,080 | N/A | |
| Utah | 6,750 | $64,520 | N/A | |
| Vermont | 1,420 | $59,640 | N/A | |
| Virginia | 18,120 | $75,760 | N/A | |
| Washington | 10,230 | $83,460 | N/A | |
| West Virginia | 4,460 | $50,190 | N/A | |
| Wisconsin | 12,490 | $58,450 | N/A | |
| Wyoming | 980 | $64,210 | 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 middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.
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 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 art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach foreign languages programs at various educational levels, other than French, German or Spanish.
A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational home economics programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach technology education/industrial arts programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach computer education programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach chemistry programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach drama and/or dance programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach French language programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach German language programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational health occupations programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach Spanish language programs at various educational levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach geography at various grade levels.
A program that prepares individuals to teach earth science programs at various educational levels.
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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$66,880 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 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical 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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