As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for First Grade Teacher in Alcester, SD is $43,438, equivalent to $21 per hour, $835 weekly, or $3,620 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for First Grade Teacher in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for First Grade Teacher in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $31,041 to $54,173. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,949) and 75th percentile ($49,057), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,173 per year. This $12,108 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Special Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester First Grade Teacher often earn 1.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $31,041 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
25th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $36,949 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
50th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $43,438 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
75th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $49,057 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
90th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $54,173 Alcester, SD January 01, 2026
25% $36,949 10% $31,041 90% $54,173 75% $49,057 $43,438 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Alcester, South Dakota    Alcester is a city in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population ....More

Alcester, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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