What are the main factors that influence a Middle School Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Middle School Teacher?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Middle School Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Middle School Teacher's salary?

A Middle School Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,726 for beginners, reaching about $56,015 at mid-level, and approach $59,189 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Middle School Teacher?

Middle School Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Middle School Teacher roles are District of Columbia $60,690, California $60,490, Massachusetts $59,690. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Middle School Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Middle School Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Middle School Coach: $71,976; Middle School English Teacher: $63,770; Middle School Science Teacher: $56,687; Teacher Secondary School: $54,799; Middle School Special Education Teacher: $54,734.

Middle School Teacher Salary in Delaware

How much does a Middle School Teacher make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Middle School Teacher in Delaware is $55,490 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Middle School Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,863
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,090 to $62,490
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,442

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Middle School Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,490	$5,208	$1,202	$30
Average	$55,490	$4,624	$1,067	$27
25th Percentile	$47,090	$3,924	$906	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Middle School Teacher Salaries

A Middle School Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Middle School Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Middle School Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $52,726
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,977
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,015
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,977
Expert (over 8 years): $59,189

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Middle School Teacher	$52,726
Intermediate Level Middle School Teacher	$52,977
Senior Level Middle School Teacher	$56,015
Specialist Level Middle School Teacher	$58,977
Expert Level Middle School Teacher	$59,189

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How Do Middle School Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Middle School Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,690.
California: $60,490.
Massachusetts: $59,690.

District of Columbia $60,690 California $60,490 Massachusetts $59,690 Washington $59,490 New Jersey $59,390 Alaska $59,390 Connecticut $58,590 New York $58,290

Hawaii $57,290 Rhode Island $56,890 Maryland $56,590 Minnesota $56,090 Colorado $55,990 Illinois $55,890 Oregon $55,690 Delaware $55,490

New Hampshire $55,390 Virginia $55,190 Pennsylvania $54,590 Nevada $54,290 North Dakota $54,190 Michigan $53,990 Wisconsin $53,990 Vermont $53,790

Maine $53,490 Texas $53,490 Arizona $53,390 Ohio $53,390 Georgia $52,890 Indiana $52,690 Wyoming $52,590 Utah $52,490

Iowa $52,490 Kansas $52,190 Louisiana $52,190 Missouri $52,090 North Carolina $52,090 Florida $51,890 Montana $51,790 Nebraska $51,690

Kentucky $51,590 South Carolina $51,390 Tennessee $51,290 Idaho $51,190 New Mexico $50,790 Oklahoma $50,690 Alabama $50,390 South Dakota $49,890

Arkansas $49,590 West Virginia $49,390 Mississippi $48,890

Top Paying Cities for Middle School Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $55,290
Little Creek: $55,690
Magnolia: $55,590

Lincoln, DE $55,290 Little Creek, DE $55,690 Magnolia, DE $55,590 Milford, DE $55,390 Marydel, DE $55,490 Millsboro, DE $55,090 Millville, DE $55,090 Milton, DE $55,190

Nassau, DE $55,290 Ocean View, DE $55,090 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,190 Seaford, DE $55,290 Selbyville, DE $54,990 Smyrna, DE $55,690 Viola, DE $55,490 Woodside, DE $55,590

Bear, DE $55,490 Newark, DE $55,490 Claymont, DE $55,590 Delaware City, DE $55,490 Hockessin, DE $55,490 Kirkwood, DE $55,490 Middletown, DE $55,490 Montchanin, DE $55,490

New Castle, DE $55,490 Odessa, DE $55,590 Port Penn, DE $55,590 Rockland, DE $55,490 Saint Georges, DE $55,490 Townsend, DE $55,590 Winterthur, DE $55,490 Lewes, DE $55,290

Wilmington, DE $55,490 Dover, DE $55,690 Dover Afb, DE $55,390 Bethany Beach, DE $55,090 Bethel, DE $55,090 Bridgeville, DE $55,290 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,490 Cheswold, DE $55,690

Clayton, DE $55,690 Dagsboro, DE $54,990 Delmar, DE $54,990 Ellendale, DE $55,090 Felton, DE $55,390 Fenwick Island, DE $55,090 Frankford, DE $54,990 Frederica, DE $55,490

Georgetown, DE $54,990 Greenwood, DE $55,290 Harbeson, DE $55,090 Harrington, DE $55,390 Hartly, DE $55,490 Houston, DE $55,290 Kenton, DE $55,690 Laurel, DE $54,990

Yorklyn, DE $55,490

Middle School Teacher Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Middle School Teacher salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $59,419. While startup companies pay approximate $50,462.

Middle School Teacher Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$50,462
Growth Stage	51~500	$53,317
Established	501~5000	$57,433
Enterprise	5000+	$59,419

Middle School Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Middle School Teacher roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Middle School Teacher positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Middle School Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Middle School Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$61,039	$29.0	10%
Hospitality & Leisure	$58,264	$28.0	5%

Middle School Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Middle School Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$47,090

Average $55,490/year

$62,490

$3,924

Average $4,624/month

$5,208

$906

Average $1,067/week

$1,202

$23

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,490	$5,208	$1,202	$30
Average	$55,490	$4,624	$1,067	$27
25th Percentile	$47,090	$3,924	$906	$23

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