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

How does experience change An Elementary Teacher's salary?

An Elementary Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,290 for beginners, reaching about $61,924 at mid-level, and approach $65,404 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 $67,702, California $67,445, Massachusetts $66,546. 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: $60,793; Elementary Science Teacher: $60,018; Elementary Spanish Teacher: $59,775; Upper Elementary Teacher: $58,665; Elementary Music Teacher: $57,430.

Elementary Teacher Salary in Delaware

How much does an Elementary Teacher make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elementary Teacher in Delaware is $61,924 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): $76,997
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,878 to $69,813
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,642

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Elementary Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,813	$5,818	$1,343	$34
Average	$61,924	$5,160	$1,191	$30
25th Percentile	$52,878	$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): $58,290
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,568
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,924
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,172
Expert (over 8 years): $65,404

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Elementary Teacher	$58,290
Intermediate Level Elementary Teacher	$58,568
Senior Level Elementary Teacher	$61,924
Specialist Level Elementary Teacher	$65,172
Expert Level Elementary Teacher	$65,404

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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: $67,702.
California: $67,445.
Massachusetts: $66,546.

District of Columbia $67,702 California $67,445 Massachusetts $66,546 Washington $66,302 New Jersey $66,277 Alaska $66,192 Connecticut $65,348 New York $65,005

Hawaii $63,911 Rhode Island $63,397 Maryland $63,049 Minnesota $62,572 Colorado $62,388 Illinois $62,327 Oregon $62,095 Delaware $61,924

New Hampshire $61,816 Virginia $61,575 Pennsylvania $60,872 Nevada $60,517 North Dakota $60,401 Michigan $60,218 Wisconsin $60,150 Vermont $60,016

Texas $59,643 Maine $59,618 Arizona $59,582 Ohio $59,539 Georgia $58,976 Indiana $58,695 Wyoming $58,640 Utah $58,554

Iowa $58,518 Kansas $58,224 Louisiana $58,139 North Carolina $58,108 Missouri $58,096 Florida $57,857 Montana $57,729 Nebraska $57,607

Kentucky $57,539 South Carolina $57,295 Tennessee $57,142 Idaho $57,081 New Mexico $56,634 Oklahoma $56,537 Alabama $56,176 South Dakota $55,570

Arkansas $55,240 West Virginia $55,063 Mississippi $54,531

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: $61,645
Little Creek: $62,096
Magnolia: $62,007

Lincoln, DE $61,645 Little Creek, DE $62,096 Magnolia, DE $62,007 Milford, DE $61,801 Marydel, DE $61,903 Millsboro, DE $61,386 Millville, DE $61,481 Milton, DE $61,587

Nassau, DE $61,632 Ocean View, DE $61,470 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,588 Seaford, DE $61,623 Selbyville, DE $61,368 Smyrna, DE $62,139 Viola, DE $61,853 Woodside, DE $62,019

Bear, DE $61,876 Newark, DE $61,853 Claymont, DE $61,979 Delaware City, DE $61,914 Hockessin, DE $61,847 Kirkwood, DE $61,903 Middletown, DE $61,927 Montchanin, DE $61,861

New Castle, DE $61,870 Odessa, DE $61,957 Port Penn, DE $61,999 Rockland, DE $61,867 Saint Georges, DE $61,907 Townsend, DE $62,002 Winterthur, DE $61,875 Lewes, DE $61,611

Wilmington, DE $61,850 Dover, DE $62,096 Dover Afb, DE $61,769 Bethany Beach, DE $61,406 Bethel, DE $61,469 Bridgeville, DE $61,614 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,921 Cheswold, DE $62,076

Clayton, DE $62,078 Dagsboro, DE $61,363 Delmar, DE $61,264 Ellendale, DE $61,450 Felton, DE $61,796 Fenwick Island, DE $61,376 Frankford, DE $61,269 Frederica, DE $61,858

Georgetown, DE $61,340 Greenwood, DE $61,624 Harbeson, DE $61,405 Harrington, DE $61,718 Hartly, DE $61,910 Houston, DE $61,630 Kenton, DE $62,081 Laurel, DE $61,303

Yorklyn, DE $61,865

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 May 01, 2026

$52,878

Average $61,924/year

$69,813

$4,406

Average $5,160/month

$5,818

$1,017

Average $1,191/week

$1,343

$25

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,813	$5,818	$1,343	$34
Average	$61,924	$5,160	$1,191	$30
25th Percentile	$52,878	$4,406	$1,017	$25

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