What are the main factors that influence a 6th Grade Teacher's salary?

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

How does experience change A 6th Grade Teacher's salary?

A 6th Grade Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,359 for beginners, reaching about $54,546 at mid-level, and approach $57,645 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 6th Grade Teacher?

6th Grade Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 6th Grade Teacher roles are District of Columbia $61,537, California $61,304, Massachusetts $60,487. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 6th Grade Teacher roles make?

Salaries for 6th Grade Teacher level roles vary by specialization: 6th Grade English Teacher: $56,413; 6th Grade ELA Teacher: $55,761; 5th & 6th Grade English Teacher: $55,549; 6th Grade Humanities Teacher: $55,321; 6th & 7th Grade Math Teacher: $54,949.

How do different companies affect a 6th Grade Teacher's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for 6th Grade Teacher roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

6th Grade Teacher Salary in the United States

How much does a 6th Grade Teacher make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a 6th Grade Teacher in the United States is $55,579 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a 6th Grade Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,788
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,082 to $63,017
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,255

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6th Grade Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,017	$5,251	$1,212	$30
Average	$55,579	$4,632	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$48,082	$4,007	$925	$23

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Key Factors That Influence 6th Grade Teacher Salaries

A 6th Grade 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 6th Grade Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 6th Grade 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): $51,359
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,602
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,546
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,439
Expert (over 8 years): $57,645

Levels	Salary
Entry Level 6th Grade Teacher	$51,359
Intermediate Level 6th Grade Teacher	$51,602
Senior Level 6th Grade Teacher	$54,546
Specialist Level 6th Grade Teacher	$57,439
Expert Level 6th Grade Teacher	$57,645

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How Do 6th Grade 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 6th Grade Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,537.
California: $61,304.
Massachusetts: $60,487.

District of Columbia $61,537 California $61,304 Massachusetts $60,487 Washington $60,265 New Jersey $60,242 Alaska $60,165 Connecticut $59,398 New York $59,086

Hawaii $58,091 Rhode Island $57,625 Maryland $57,308 Minnesota $56,874 Colorado $56,708 Illinois $56,652 Oregon $56,441 Delaware $56,285

New Hampshire $56,187 Virginia $55,968 Pennsylvania $55,329 Nevada $55,007 North Dakota $54,901 Michigan $54,734 Wisconsin $54,673 Vermont $54,551

Texas $54,212 Maine $54,190 Arizona $54,156 Ohio $54,118 Georgia $53,606 Indiana $53,351 Wyoming $53,301 Utah $53,223

Iowa $53,189 Kansas $52,923 Louisiana $52,845 North Carolina $52,817 Missouri $52,806 Florida $52,589 Montana $52,472 Nebraska $52,361

Kentucky $52,300 South Carolina $52,078 Tennessee $51,939 Idaho $51,883 New Mexico $51,478 Oklahoma $51,389 Alabama $51,061 South Dakota $50,510

Arkansas $50,210 West Virginia $50,049 Mississippi $49,566

Top Paying Cities for 6th Grade 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: $70,102
San Francisco: $69,413
Oakland: $67,873

San Jose, CA $70,102

San Francisco, CA $69,413

Oakland, CA $67,873

New York, NY $64,411

Queens Village, NY $63,994

Paramus, NJ $63,549

Passaic, NJ $63,494

Bergenfield, NJ $63,438

Stamford, CT $63,355

Huntington, NY $63,299

Newark, NJ $62,938

Bridgeport, CT $62,827

New Brunswick, NJ $62,643

Vallejo, CA $62,527

Middlesex, NJ $62,493

Somerset, NJ $62,443

Petaluma, CA $62,316

Santa Cruz, CA $62,099

Boston, MA $61,988

Monterey, CA $61,710

Fairbanks, AK $61,671

Los Angeles, CA $61,565

Washington, DC $61,537

Seattle, WA $61,437

Santa Rosa, CA $61,426

Juneau, AK $61,265

Orange, CA $61,082

Anchorage, AK $60,982

Anaheim, CA $60,943

Santa Ana, CA $60,859

Nassau, NY $60,826

Long Beach, CA $60,804

Danbury, CT $60,787

Santa Maria, CA $60,598

Everett, WA $60,587

Bremerton, WA $60,315

Trenton, NJ $60,209

Sacramento, CA $60,187

San Diego, CA $60,159

Brockton, MA $60,137

Tacoma, WA $60,115

Santa Barbara, CA $60,037

Lowell, MA $59,814

New Suffolk, NY $59,792

Nashua, NH $59,726

Lompoc, CA $59,637

Ventura, CA $59,581

Stockton, CA $59,564

New Haven, CT $59,453

Atlantic City, NJ $59,309

Hartford, CT $59,186

Modesto, CA $59,159

Poughkeepsie, NY $59,036

New Britain, CT $59,009

Olympia, WA $58,931

Kennewick, WA $58,931

New London, CT $58,920

Norwich, CT $58,903

Lawrence, MA $58,875

Bakersfield, CA $58,720

Riverside, CA $58,642

New Bedford, MA $58,642

Richland, WA $58,586

Portsmouth, NH $58,542

Vineland, NJ $58,531

San Bernardino, CA $58,486

Boulder, CO $58,330

Worcester, MA $58,286

Portland, OR $58,236

Saint Paul, MN $58,169

Minneapolis, MN $58,169

Philadelphia, PA $58,091

Honolulu, HI $57,797

Springfield, MA $57,602

Providence, RI $57,597

Chicago, IL $57,436

Bellingham, WA $57,369

Baltimore, MD $57,308

Chico, CA $57,169

Wilmington, DE $57,074

Pittsfield, MA $57,019

Manchester, NH $56,913

Spokane, WA $56,669

Denver, CO $56,663

Albany, NY $56,402

Troy, NY $56,380

Schenectady, NY $56,263

Burlington, VT $56,141

Portland, ME $55,946

Salem, OR $55,902

Yakima, WA $55,891

Ann Arbor, MI $55,874

Rochester, MN $55,718

Fresno, CA $55,690

Reno, NV $55,690

Milwaukee, WI $55,640

Detroit, MI $55,585

Allentown, PA $55,568

Carson City, NV $55,563

Houston, TX $55,479

Colorado Springs, CO $55,474

Syracuse, NY $55,446

Eugene, OR $55,340

Bismarck, ND $55,274

Gary, IN $55,274

Galveston, TX $55,274

Springfield, OR $55,229

Medford, OR $55,096

Fort Collins, CO $55,074

Austin, TX $55,029

Mesa, AZ $54,912

Phoenix, AZ $54,901

Dallas, TX $54,885

Reading, PA $54,851

Saint Cloud, MN $54,829

Concord, NH $54,779

Madison, WI $54,757

Utica, NY $54,607

Raleigh, NC $54,562

Las Vegas, NV $54,557

Rochester, NY $54,518

Des Moines, IA $54,512

Atlanta, GA $54,423

Battle Creek, MI $54,407

Salt Lake City, UT $54,390

Lancaster, PA $54,307

Champaign, IL $54,295

Harrisburg, PA $54,229

Durham, NC $54,179

Kansas City, MO $54,173

Kansas City, KS $54,162

Fort Worth, TX $54,156

Boca Raton, FL $54,134

Cleveland, OH $54,129

Columbus, OH $54,118

Pittsburgh, PA $54,112

Richmond, VA $54,090

Indianapolis, IN $54,079

Cincinnati, OH $54,006

Petersburg, VA $53,923

Billings, MT $53,801

Lansing, MI $53,801

Huntsville, AL $53,801

Lebanon, PA $53,795

Dayton, OH $53,790

Pueblo, CO $53,790

Appleton, WI $53,773

Buffalo, NY $53,751

Racine, WI $53,723

Charlotte, NC $53,717

Saint Louis, MO $53,701

Springfield, IL $53,678

Elkhart, IN $53,667

York, PA $53,667

Gastonia, NC $53,662

Benton Harbor, MI $53,662

Beaumont, TX $53,628

Lorain, OH $53,617

Toledo, OH $53,595

Binghamton, NY $53,567

Rock Hill, SC $53,562

Rockford, IL $53,534

Fargo, ND $53,506

Elyria, OH $53,506

Flagstaff, AZ $53,467

Fort Lauderdale, FL $53,434

Miami, FL $53,401

Duluth, MN $53,312

Bangor, ME $53,239

Cedar Rapids, IA $53,178

Louisville, KY $53,150

Grand Rapids, MI $53,139

Hialeah, FL $53,134

Casper, WY $53,056

Scranton, PA $52,989

New Orleans, LA $52,973

Virginia Beach, VA $52,967

Akron, OH $52,939

Peoria, IL $52,867

Sarasota, FL $52,856

Green Bay, WI $52,817

Baton Rouge, LA $52,789

Charleston, SC $52,778

Nashville, TN $52,761

Jamestown, NY $52,750

Davenport, IA $52,750

Tucson, AZ $52,723

Cheyenne, WY $52,706

Saint Petersburg, FL $52,689

Tampa, FL $52,678

Omaha, NE $52,667

Port Arthur, TX $52,645

Evansville, IN $52,645

Bradenton, FL $52,622

Santa Fe, NM $52,522

Orlando, FL $52,467

Clearwater, FL $52,406

Canton, OH $52,289

La Crosse, WI $52,289

Grand Forks, ND $52,272

Albuquerque, NM $52,256

Tulsa, OK $52,256

Newport News, VA $52,250

High Point, NC $52,233

Ogden, UT $52,211

Corpus Christi, TX $52,167

Laramie, WY $52,133

Norfolk, VA $52,133

Rock Island, IL $52,100

Saginaw, MI $52,089

Jacksonville, FL $52,083

Salisbury, NC $52,072

Memphis, TN $52,061

Moline, IL $52,033

Fort Myers, FL $52,017

Waterloo, IA $51,944

Spartanburg, SC $51,889

Lincoln, NE $51,861

Fort Wayne, IN $51,850

Birmingham, AL $51,789

Cedar Falls, IA $51,778

Provo, UT $51,772

Springfield, OH $51,767

San Antonio, TX $51,755

Greensboro, NC $51,733

South Bend, IN $51,728

Winston Salem, NC $51,722

Boise, ID $51,705

Savannah, GA $51,667

Muskegon, MI $51,566

Lima, OH $51,500

Lake Charles, LA $51,478

Anderson, IN $51,466

Lexington, KY $51,450

Augusta, GA $51,433

Greenville, SC $51,433

Wichita, KS $51,383

Tuscaloosa, AL $51,383

Columbia, SC $51,333

Bloomington, IN $51,194

Roanoke, VA $51,161

Asheville, NC $51,088

Knoxville, TN $50,994

Shreveport, LA $50,988

Wilmington, NC $50,916

Frankfort, KY $50,811

Oklahoma City, OK $50,772

Chillicothe, OH $50,749

Longview, TX $50,744

Topeka, KS $50,727

Mobile, AL $50,644

Terre Haute, IN $50,622

Erie, PA $50,616

Altoona, PA $50,588

Melbourne, FL $50,572

Amarillo, TX $50,549

Killeen, TX $50,533

Fayetteville, AR $50,488

Sioux Falls, SD $50,449

Chattanooga, TN $50,416

Idaho Falls, ID $50,410

Gainesville, FL $50,294

Portsmouth, OH $50,266

Little Rock, AR $50,255

Lynchburg, VA $50,255

Lafayette, LA $50,233

Youngstown, OH $50,233

Temple, TX $50,210

Daytona Beach, FL $50,199

Clarksville, TN $50,194

Pensacola, FL $50,188

Hopkinsville, KY $50,021

Charleston, WV $50,016

Florence, SC $49,988

Sioux City, IA $49,955

Macon, GA $49,793

Tallahassee, FL $49,788

Fayetteville, NC $49,777

Waco, TX $49,766

Wichita Falls, TX $49,766

Pine Bluff, AR $49,743

Vincennes, IN $49,638

Lubbock, TX $49,616

Great Falls, MT $49,582

Alamogordo, NM $49,577

Abilene, TX $49,532

Rapid City, SD $49,460

Monroe, LA $49,460

Albany, GA $49,427

Huntington, WV $49,421

Jackson, MS $49,416

Greenville, MS $49,410

Parkersburg, WV $49,354

Montgomery, AL $49,343

Johnstown, PA $49,332

Springfield, MO $49,288

Biloxi, MS $49,260

Sumter, SC $49,143

Columbus, GA $49,138

Twin Falls, ID $49,104

Pascagoula, MS $49,032

Kingsport, TN $48,888

Gulfport, MS $48,871

Alexandria, LA $48,687

Fort Smith, AR $48,549

El Paso, TX $48,398

Helena, MT $48,326

Las Cruces, NM $48,148

Harlingen, TX $47,993

Pocatello, ID $47,943

Florence, AL $47,926

Brownsville, TX $47,915

Dothan, AL $47,826

Mcallen, TX $47,798

Columbus, MS $47,387

Altus, OK $47,131

Lawton, OK $47,026

Pierre, SD $46,826

What Skills Can Increase a 6th Grade 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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Skills	Demand Percentage
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 6th Grade 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	$58,914	6%
Collaboration	$58,358	5%
Physical Education	$57,247	3%
Analysis	$56,691	2%
Coaching	$56,691	2%
Dedication	$56,691	2%

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How Education impacts a 6th Grade Teacher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many 6th Grade 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 6th Grade Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree is between $54,827 and $60,665).

6th Grade Teacher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for 6th Grade Teacher

No Diploma 0.1%

High School 2.6%

Associates 2.2%

Bachelors 45.4%

Masters 46.3%

Doctorate 3.4%

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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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6th Grade Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 6th Grade 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 April 01, 2026

$48,082

Average $55,579/year

$63,017

$4,007

Average $4,632/month

$5,251

$925

Average $1,069/week

$1,212

$23

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,017	$5,251	$1,212	$30
Average	$55,579	$4,632	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$48,082	$4,007	$925	$23

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Salary Trends for 6th Grade Teacher

Salaries for a 6th Grade Teacher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,049 in 2023 to around $53,837 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of 6th Grade Teacher salary trends, .

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