Explorer Teacher Salary in the United States

How much does an Explorer Teacher make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Explorer Teacher in the United States is $55,234 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,822
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,213 to $62,347
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,910
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Explorer Teacher Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $62,347 $5,196 $1,199 $30
Average $55,234 $4,603 $1,062 $27
25th Percentile $47,213 $3,934 $908 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Explorer Teacher Salaries

An Explorer 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 Explorer Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Explorer 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): $52,007
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,622
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,234
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,326
  • Expert (over 8 years): $57,849
Levels Salary
Entry Level Explorer Teacher$52,007
Intermediate Level Explorer Teacher$52,622
Senior Level Explorer Teacher$55,234
Specialist Level Explorer Teacher$57,326
Expert Level Explorer Teacher$57,849
$52,007 0 yr
$52,622 < 2 yrs
$55,234 2-4 yrs
$57,326 5-8 yrs
$57,849 > 8 yrs
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How Do Explorer 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 Explorer Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $61,155.
  • California: $60,923.
  • Massachusetts: $60,111.

Top Paying Cities for Explorer 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: $69,667
  • San Francisco: $68,982
  • Oakland: $67,452

What Skills Can Increase an Explorer Teacher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.08% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Child Development (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.
  • Early Childhood Education (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.08%
Child Development 1.83%
Early Childhood Education 1.59%
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 an Explorer Teacher's salary.
  • LMS: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
LMS
$60,205
9%
Applied Behavior Analysis
$57,996
5%
Goal Oriented
$57,444
4%
Analysis
$57,444
4%
Coaching
$56,891
3%
Initiative
$56,339
2%
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How Education impacts an Explorer Teacher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Explorer 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 an Explorer Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree is between $58,261 and $66,637).

Explorer Teacher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Explorer Teacher
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 2.3%
Associates 3.8%
Bachelors 28.2%
Masters 63.4%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Explorer Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Explorer 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

Salary Trends for Explorer Teacher

Salaries for an Explorer Teacher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,661 in 2023 to around $54,434 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Explorer Teacher salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Explorer Teacher Over Time

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$54,876
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2024 $54,876
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