What are the main factors that influence a Regular 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 Regular Teacher?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Regular Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Regular Teacher's salary?

A Regular Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,057 for beginners, reaching about $56,367 at mid-level, and approach $59,526 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Regular Teacher?

Regular Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Regular Teacher roles are District of Columbia $58,976, California $58,752, Massachusetts $57,969. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Regular Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Regular Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Regular Rural Carrier: $63,578; Teacher and Teacher Assistant: $55,482; Teacher Secondary School: $54,799; Teacher Kindergarten: $54,287; Teacher: $53,942.

Regular Teacher Salary in Delaware

How much does a Regular Teacher make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Regular Teacher in Delaware is $53,942 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,427
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,830 to $61,001
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,534

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Regular Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,001	$5,083	$1,173	$29
Average	$53,942	$4,495	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$44,830	$3,736	$862	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Regular Teacher Salaries

A Regular 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 Regular Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Regular 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): $53,057
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,310
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,367
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,316
Expert (over 8 years): $59,526

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Regular Teacher	$53,057
Intermediate Level Regular Teacher	$53,310
Senior Level Regular Teacher	$56,367
Specialist Level Regular Teacher	$59,316
Expert Level Regular Teacher	$59,526

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How Do Regular 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 Regular Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,976.
California: $58,752.
Massachusetts: $57,969.

District of Columbia $58,976 California $58,752 Massachusetts $57,969 Washington $57,756 New Jersey $57,735 Alaska $57,660 Connecticut $56,925 New York $56,627

Hawaii $55,674 Rhode Island $55,226 Maryland $54,923 Minnesota $54,507 Colorado $54,347 Illinois $54,294 Oregon $54,092 Delaware $53,942

New Hampshire $53,849 Virginia $53,639 Pennsylvania $53,026 Nevada $52,717 North Dakota $52,616 Michigan $52,456 Wisconsin $52,398 Vermont $52,281

Texas $51,956 Maine $51,934 Arizona $51,902 Ohio $51,865 Georgia $51,375 Indiana $51,130 Wyoming $51,082 Utah $51,008

Iowa $50,976 Kansas $50,720 Louisiana $50,645 North Carolina $50,619 Missouri $50,608 Florida $50,400 Montana $50,288 Nebraska $50,182

Kentucky $50,123 South Carolina $49,910 Tennessee $49,777 Idaho $49,724 New Mexico $49,335 Oklahoma $49,250 Alabama $48,935 South Dakota $48,408

Arkansas $48,121 West Virginia $47,966 Mississippi $47,503

Top Paying Cities for Regular 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: $53,700
Little Creek: $54,093
Magnolia: $54,015

Lincoln, DE $53,700 Little Creek, DE $54,093 Magnolia, DE $54,015 Milford, DE $53,836 Marydel, DE $53,924 Millsboro, DE $53,474 Millville, DE $53,557 Milton, DE $53,650

Nassau, DE $53,688 Ocean View, DE $53,548 Rehoboth Beach, DE $53,651 Seaford, DE $53,681 Selbyville, DE $53,459 Smyrna, DE $54,130 Viola, DE $53,881 Woodside, DE $54,026

Bear, DE $53,901 Newark, DE $53,881 Claymont, DE $53,991 Delaware City, DE $53,934 Hockessin, DE $53,876 Kirkwood, DE $53,924 Middletown, DE $53,945 Montchanin, DE $53,888

New Castle, DE $53,896 Odessa, DE $53,972 Port Penn, DE $54,008 Rockland, DE $53,893 Saint Georges, DE $53,928 Townsend, DE $54,011 Winterthur, DE $53,900 Lewes, DE $53,670

Wilmington, DE $53,879 Dover, DE $54,093 Dover Afb, DE $53,808 Bethany Beach, DE $53,491 Bethel, DE $53,547 Bridgeville, DE $53,673 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,940 Cheswold, DE $54,075

Clayton, DE $54,077 Dagsboro, DE $53,454 Delmar, DE $53,368 Ellendale, DE $53,530 Felton, DE $53,832 Fenwick Island, DE $53,466 Frankford, DE $53,373 Frederica, DE $53,885

Georgetown, DE $53,434 Greenwood, DE $53,681 Harbeson, DE $53,491 Harrington, DE $53,764 Hartly, DE $53,931 Houston, DE $53,687 Kenton, DE $54,079 Laurel, DE $53,402

Yorklyn, DE $53,892

Regular Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Regular Teacher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Regular Teacher positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Regular Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Regular Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$64,731	$31.0	20%
Software & Networking	$64,731	$31.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$59,337	$29.0	10%

Regular Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Regular 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 July 01, 2026

$44,830

Average $53,942/year

$61,001

$3,736

Average $4,495/month

$5,083

$862

Average $1,037/week

$1,173

$22

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,001	$5,083	$1,173	$29
Average	$53,942	$4,495	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$44,830	$3,736	$862	$22

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