High School Teacher salary in the United States

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

Median base salary

Government data

$72,040

Median $72,040
Low $48,780High $107,600

Based on 1,065,210 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$48,780
25th percentile
$59,980
75th percentile
$92,570
90th percentile
$107,600

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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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