Education and teaching salaries in the United States

The median yearly salary of education and teaching jobs in the United States is USD 54,007, from 414 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 42,125 and USD 76,150.

Median yearly salary: USD 54,007

Middle half: USD 42,125 – USD 76,150

Most of these positions pay by the hour. The median is USD 23 an hour.

Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.

Salary by level

Level	Median yearly salary	Middle half	Positions
Entry	USD 65,000	USD 45,380 – USD 81,600	83
Mid	USD 75,500	USD 51,625 – USD 90,000	46
Senior	USD 45,000	USD 38,720 – USD 57,200	53
Staff	USD 110,000	USD 52,500 – USD 116,775	17

Top paying companies

Dragonfly Cares — USD 119,600 (positions: 4)
Mastery Charter Schools — USD 116,775 (positions: 7)
HOKALI — USD 104,000 (positions: 7)
TPAPT — USD 103,450 (positions: 4)
Brooke Charter Schools — USD 102,000 (positions: 7)

Trend

From USD 47,869 on 2026-10-23 to USD 55,621 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

Assistant Teacher (Float): Boca Raton, FL

Bezos AcademyBoca Raton, Florida, United States

USD 19–22 / hour
Education and teaching

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Teaching Assistant

Art of Problem SolvingEducation techPasadena, California, United States

USD 16–16.5 / hour
Education and teaching

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Part Time Toddler Nanny (Driving Required) – Houston, TX

Wellthy Care NetworkConsulting, agencies and business servicesUnited States

USD 24–26 / hour
Education and teaching

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Part Time Nanny and Tutor – Paramus, NJ

Wellthy Care NetworkConsulting, agencies and business servicesUnited States

USD 24–25 / hour
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Assistant Teacher

Guidepost MontessoriEducation techMarietta, Georgia

USD 16–18 / hour
Education and teaching

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Early Childhood Aide

Excel Learning CenterJacksonville, NC

USD 11.5 / hour
Education and teaching

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Assistant Teacher - Creative Playrooms

Creative PlayroomsSolon, OH

USD 14–15.5 / hour
Education and teaching

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Part Time Nanny – Manhattan Beach, CA

Wellthy Care NetworkConsulting, agencies and business servicesUnited States

USD 28–30 / hour
Education and teaching

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Program Coordinator, After School Program

JCC Greater BostonPublic sector, education and non-profitNewton, Massachusetts, United States

USD 23–24.5 / hour
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Entry
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High School Science Position

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter SchoolsPublic sector, education and non-profitJersey City, New Jersey, United States

USD 66K–86K / year
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