8th Math Teacher Salary in the United States

How much does a 8th Math Teacher make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a 8th Math Teacher in the United States is $57,901 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a 8th Math Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,814
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,340 to $63,090
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,188
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8th Math Teacher Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,090 $5,257 $1,213 $30
Average $57,901 $4,825 $1,113 $28
25th Percentile $53,340 $4,445 $1,026 $26
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Key Factors That Influence 8th Math Teacher Salaries

A 8th Math 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 8th Math Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 8th Math 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): $54,689
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $55,044
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,968
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,324
  • Expert (over 8 years): $58,982
Levels Salary
Entry Level 8th Math Teacher$54,689
Intermediate Level 8th Math Teacher$55,044
Senior Level 8th Math Teacher$55,968
Specialist Level 8th Math Teacher$57,324
Expert Level 8th Math Teacher$58,982
$54,689 0 yr
$55,044 < 2 yrs
$55,968 2-4 yrs
$57,324 5-8 yrs
$58,982 > 8 yrs
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How Do 8th Math 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 8th Math Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $64,108.
  • California: $63,864.
  • Massachusetts: $63,013.

Top Paying Cities for 8th Math 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: $73,030
  • San Francisco: $72,312
  • Oakland: $70,708

What Skills Can Increase a 8th Math Teacher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Flexibility (Mentioned in 4.27% Job Postings): Adapting, responding to, and dealing with the changing environment and new situations.
  • ATM (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Ability to work with, troubleshoot and maintain automated teller machine to provide support to banking clients.
  • EHS (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Environment, health and safety, EHS is an acronym for the set that studies and implements the practical aspects of protecting the environment and maintaining health and safety at occupation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Flexibility 4.27%
ATM 2.13%
EHS 1.52%
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 8th Math Teacher's salary.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communicates Effectively
$70,060
21%
Initiative
$68,902
19%
Dedication
$66,586
15%
Square
$66,586
15%
Decision Making
$64,270
11%
Communication Skills
$63,691
10%
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How Education impacts a 8th Math Teacher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many 8th Math Teachers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 8th Math Teacher with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,397 and $59,972).

8th Math Teacher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for 8th Math Teacher
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 89.5%
High School 89.5%
Associates 5.3%
Bachelors 5.3%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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8th Math Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 8th Math 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for 8th Math Teacher

Salaries for a 8th Math Teacher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,736 in 2023 to around $51,952 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of 8th Math Teacher salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of 8th Math Teacher Over Time

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