What are the main factors that influence an Elementary Teacher's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Elementary Teacher?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for Elementary Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Elementary Teacher's salary?

An Elementary Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,299 for beginners, reaching about $61,940 at mid-level, and approach $65,406 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Elementary Teacher?

Elementary Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Elementary Teacher roles are District of Columbia $67,720, California $67,463, Massachusetts $66,564. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Elementary Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Elementary Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Teacher Elementary School: $60,812; Elementary Science Teacher: $60,034; Elementary Spanish Teacher: $59,788; Upper Elementary Teacher: $58,678; Elementary Music Teacher: $57,411.

Elementary Teacher Salary in Delaware

How much does an Elementary Teacher make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elementary Teacher in Delaware is $61,940 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,947
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,869 to $69,795
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,611

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Elementary Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,795	$5,816	$1,342	$34
Average	$61,940	$5,162	$1,191	$30
25th Percentile	$52,869	$4,406	$1,017	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Elementary Teacher Salaries

An Elementary 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Elementary Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Elementary 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): $58,299
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,578
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,940
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,175
Expert (over 8 years): $65,406

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Elementary Teacher	$58,299
Intermediate Level Elementary Teacher	$58,578
Senior Level Elementary Teacher	$61,940
Specialist Level Elementary Teacher	$65,175
Expert Level Elementary Teacher	$65,406

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

District of Columbia: $67,720.
California: $67,463.
Massachusetts: $66,564.

District of Columbia $67,720 California $67,463 Massachusetts $66,564 Washington $66,319 New Jersey $66,295 Alaska $66,209 Connecticut $65,365 New York $65,023

Hawaii $63,928 Rhode Island $63,414 Maryland $63,066 Minnesota $62,589 Colorado $62,405 Illinois $62,344 Oregon $62,111 Delaware $61,940

New Hampshire $61,833 Virginia $61,592 Pennsylvania $60,888 Nevada $60,533 North Dakota $60,417 Michigan $60,234 Wisconsin $60,166 Vermont $60,032

Texas $59,659 Maine $59,634 Arizona $59,598 Ohio $59,555 Georgia $58,992 Indiana $58,711 Wyoming $58,656 Utah $58,570

Iowa $58,533 Kansas $58,240 Louisiana $58,154 North Carolina $58,124 Missouri $58,111 Florida $57,873 Montana $57,744 Nebraska $57,622

Kentucky $57,555 South Carolina $57,310 Tennessee $57,157 Idaho $57,096 New Mexico $56,650 Oklahoma $56,552 Alabama $56,191 South Dakota $55,585

Arkansas $55,255 West Virginia $55,078 Mississippi $54,546

Top Paying Cities for Elementary 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:

Lincoln: $61,661
Little Creek: $62,113
Magnolia: $62,023

Lincoln, DE $61,661 Little Creek, DE $62,113 Magnolia, DE $62,023 Milford, DE $61,818 Marydel, DE $61,919 Millsboro, DE $61,403 Millville, DE $61,497 Milton, DE $61,604

Nassau, DE $61,648 Ocean View, DE $61,487 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,605 Seaford, DE $61,640 Selbyville, DE $61,385 Smyrna, DE $62,155 Viola, DE $61,869 Woodside, DE $62,036

Bear, DE $61,892 Newark, DE $61,869 Claymont, DE $61,996 Delaware City, DE $61,931 Hockessin, DE $61,864 Kirkwood, DE $61,919 Middletown, DE $61,943 Montchanin, DE $61,878

New Castle, DE $61,887 Odessa, DE $61,974 Port Penn, DE $62,015 Rockland, DE $61,884 Saint Georges, DE $61,924 Townsend, DE $62,019 Winterthur, DE $61,891 Lewes, DE $61,628

Wilmington, DE $61,867 Dover, DE $62,113 Dover Afb, DE $61,785 Bethany Beach, DE $61,422 Bethel, DE $61,486 Bridgeville, DE $61,631 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,938 Cheswold, DE $62,092

Clayton, DE $62,094 Dagsboro, DE $61,379 Delmar, DE $61,281 Ellendale, DE $61,467 Felton, DE $61,813 Fenwick Island, DE $61,393 Frankford, DE $61,286 Frederica, DE $61,874

Georgetown, DE $61,356 Greenwood, DE $61,640 Harbeson, DE $61,422 Harrington, DE $61,735 Hartly, DE $61,927 Houston, DE $61,647 Kenton, DE $62,097 Laurel, DE $61,319

Yorklyn, DE $61,882

Elementary Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Elementary Teacher roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Hospitality & Leisure, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Elementary Teacher positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Elementary Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Elementary Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$68,134	$33.0	10%
Healthcare	$65,037	$31.0	5%

Elementary Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Elementary 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 August 01, 2026

$52,869

Average $61,940/year

$69,795

$4,406

Average $5,162/month

$5,816

$1,017

Average $1,191/week

$1,342

$25

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,795	$5,816	$1,342	$34
Average	$61,940	$5,162	$1,191	$30
25th Percentile	$52,869	$4,406	$1,017	$25

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