Elementary School Teacher salary in the United States

How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$63,970

Median $63,970
Low $47,960High $104,340

Based on 1,388,390 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$47,960
25th percentile
$57,710
75th percentile
$81,450
90th percentile
$104,340

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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