How much does a First Grade Teacher make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a First Grade Teacher in the United States is $48,150. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $36,493 to a high of $63,944, with most professionals earning between $42,048 and $56,417.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
First Grade Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $36,493 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $42,048 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $48,150 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $56,417 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $63,944 US March 01, 2025
25% $42,048 10% $36,493 90% $63,944 75% $56,417 $48,150 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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