Teacher (K-12) Salary
education · United States · 2025
National Median
$55,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$36k
Entry level
P25
$44k
Junior
P50
$55k
Median
P75
$68k
Senior
P90
$82k
Top earner
P10
$36,000
P50
$55,000
P90
$82,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $66,000 | $82,500 | $102,000 |
| New York, NY | $59,400 | $74,250 | $91,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $57,200 | $71,500 | $88,400 |
| Boston, MA | $55,000 | $68,750 | $85,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,800 | $66,000 | $81,600 |
| Austin, TX | $48,400 | $60,500 | $74,800 |
| Denver, CO | $48,400 | $60,500 | $74,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $46,200 | $57,750 | $71,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,000 | $55,000 | $68,000 |
| Miami, FL | $41,800 | $52,250 | $64,600 |
H-1B Average Wage
$53,900
DOL prevailing wage reference for Teacher (K-12)
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$36,000 – $82,000
Interquartile Range$44,000 – $68,000
Top City (SF)$82,500
Industryeducation
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Teacher (K-12) market data
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Market Median: $55,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
-$25,000
(-31.3%)
Target
$55,000
Negotiation Tips
- Research the market rate thoroughly — you are doing that now!
- Ask for 10-20% above your target to leave room for negotiation.
- Highlight your unique achievements and quantifiable impact.
- Consider the full compensation package: equity, benefits, PTO.
- Practice your pitch out loud before the actual conversation.