Hourly Wage for Public School Teacher Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Public School Teacher?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Public School Teacher in the United States is $26, which translates to an annual salary of about $53,547.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $32 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $22 to $29 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $18 per hour
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Public School Teacher Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $60,333 $5,028 $1,160 $29
Average $53,547 $4,462 $1,030 $26
25th Percentile $45,430 $3,786 $874 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Public School Teacher Salaries

A Public 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Public School Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Public 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): $50,882
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,124
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,053
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,889
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,092
Levels Salary
Entry Level Public School Teacher$50,882
Intermediate Level Public School Teacher$51,124
Senior Level Public School Teacher$54,053
Specialist Level Public School Teacher$56,889
Expert Level Public School Teacher$57,092
$50,882 0 yr
$51,124 < 2 yrs
$54,053 2-4 yrs
$56,889 5-8 yrs
$57,092 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Public 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:

  • San Jose: $67,539
  • San Francisco: $66,799
  • Oakland: $65,392

What Skills Can Increase a Public School Teacher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 6.13% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Special Education (Mentioned in 5.55% Job Postings): Special education is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs.
  • Physical Education (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning.
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Commitment 6.13%
Special Education 5.55%
Physical Education 2.46%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Public School Teacher's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Physical Education: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
 $56,760
6%
Collaboration
 $56,224
5%
Physical Education
 $55,153
3%
Analysis
 $54,618
2%
Coaching
 $54,618
2%
Dedication
 $54,618
2%
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How Education impacts a Public School Teacher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Public School Teachers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Public School Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree is between $54,827 and $60,665).

Public School Teacher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Public School Teacher
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 2.6%
Associates 2.2%
Bachelors 45.4%
Masters 46.3%
Doctorate 3.4%
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Public School Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Public 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.

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$45,430
Average $53,547/year
$60,333
$3,786
Average $4,462/month
$5,028
$874
Average $1,030/week
$1,160
$22
Average $26/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $60,333 $5,028 $1,160 $29
Average $53,547 $4,462 $1,030 $26
25th Percentile $45,430 $3,786 $874 $22

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Salary Trends for Public School Teacher

Salaries for a Public School Teacher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,558 in 2023 to around $53,357 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Public School Teacher salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Public School Teacher Over Time

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$53,790
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FAQ about Public School Teacher

1. What are the responsibilities of Public School Teacher?

Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an assigned school. Develops and implements grade appropriate course work, activities, and assessments to meet the academic needs of children in a grade K-12 classroom setting. Monitors and guides classroom behavior and resolves classroom issues and conflicts. Evaluates and monitors students' performance and progress. Participates in development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for specific students. Requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Teaching License. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS). Typically reports to a principal. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Public School Teacher

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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Special Education: Special education is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs.

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Physical Education: Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning.

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