Teacher Elementary School Salary in the United States

How much does a Teacher Elementary School make in the United States? The average Teacher Elementary School salary in the United States is $58,353 as of November 25, 2019, but the range typically falls between $47,800 and $69,211. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Teacher Elementary School prepares lesson plans and instructs children. Evaluates and monitors student's performance. Being a Teacher Elementary School requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Some states require that teachers be certified. Additionally, Teacher Elementary School is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to the principal. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Note: Median base salary figures represent teachers with 15 years of experience. Moreover, standard geographic adjustments utilized may not fully reflect regional differences in pay. See methodology for more detail on geographic adjustments. (Copyright 2019 Salary.com)

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Teacher Elementary School Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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