Elementary School Teacher salary in the United States

Average salary

$45,000/yr

Based on 9,192 income tax records

$19,500

$76,500

Age:

Average salary by age

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

$39K

$45K

$49K

$52K

$54K

$19,500

$76,500

How much do Elementary School Teachers make?

The average total salary for a Elementary School Teacher is $45,000 per year. This is based on data from 9,192 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Elementary School Teacher and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Elementary School Teacher salary can vary between $19,500 to $76,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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Elementary School Teacher salary by location

Elementary School Teacher salary by company

Palo Alto Usd, Santa Clara County, CA

14 income tax records

$86,500/yr

$61K – $106K

Loudoun County Public Schools, Loudoun County, VA

13 income tax records

$67,500/yr

$23K – $85K

Chicago Public Schools, Cook County, IL

21 income tax records

$65,000/yr

$35K – $97K

Seattle School District, King County, WA

15 income tax records

$65,000/yr

$56K – $83K

Bethel School District, Pierce County, WA

13 income tax records

$64,000/yr

$23K – $99K

Riverside Unified School District, Riverside County, CA

20 income tax records

$62,000/yr

$22K – $90K

Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles County, CA

26 income tax records

$59,500/yr

$28K – $86K

Humble Independent School District, Harris County, TX

10 income tax records

$57,500/yr

$49K – $59K

Granite School District, Salt Lake County, UT

13 income tax records

$55,500/yr

$27K – $66K

Fort Worth Independent School, Tarrant County, TX

11 income tax records

$55,000/yr

$18K – $61K

Northside Isd, Bexar County, TX

11 income tax records

$55,000/yr

$49K – $57K

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Anne Arundel County, MD

15 income tax records

$55,000/yr

$36K – $70K

The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County, FL

14 income tax records

$54,500/yr

$24K – $70K

Houston Isd, Harris County, TX

14 income tax records

$54,000/yr

$18K – $62K

Davis School District, Davis County, UT

17 income tax records

$53,500/yr

$42K – $65K

Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax County, VA

43 income tax records

$53,500/yr

$25K – $87K

Richardson Independent School District, Dallas County, TX

13 income tax records

$52,500/yr

$25K – $59K

Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County, MD

21 income tax records

$52,500/yr

$19K – $86K

The School District Of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County, FL

30 income tax records

$52,500/yr

$19K – $69K

State Of Hawaii, Honolulu County, HI

24 income tax records

$52,000/yr

$18K – $62K

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Harris County, TX

16 income tax records

$52,000/yr

$25K – $64K

Dallas Independent School District, Dallas County, TX

19 income tax records

$52,000/yr

$27K – $67K

Plano Independent School District, Collin County, TX

10 income tax records

$51,500/yr

$36K – $57K

Frisco Independent School District, Collin County, TX

12 income tax records

$51,500/yr

$34K – $55K

Prince William County Public Schools, Prince William County, VA

14 income tax records

$51,000/yr

$18K – $70K

Austin Independent School District, Travis County, TX

21 income tax records

$50,500/yr

$20K – $60K

Hillsborough County Public Schools, Hillsborough County, FL

25 income tax records

$50,500/yr

$44K – $62K

The School District Of Lee County, Lee County, FL

11 income tax records

$49,500/yr

$42K – $56K

Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County, MD

21 income tax records

$48,500/yr

$42K – $66K

Orange County Public Schools, Orange County, FL

36 income tax records

$48,000/yr

$21K – $61K

Alpine School District, Utah County, UT

22 income tax records

$48,000/yr

$33K – $70K

Nebo School District, Utah County, UT

18 income tax records

$48,000/yr

$34K – $62K

Brevard Public Schools, Brevard County, FL

13 income tax records

$48,000/yr

$22K – $53K

Pinellas County School, Pinellas County, FL

18 income tax records

$47,500/yr

$32K – $56K

Metro Nashville Public Schools, Davidson County, TN

14 income tax records

$47,000/yr

$25K – $59K

Gwinnett County Public Schools, Gwinnett County, GA

16 income tax records

$46,000/yr

$19K – $64K

Clark County School District, Clark County, NV

44 income tax records

$46,000/yr

$28K – $77K

Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield County, VA

15 income tax records

$45,500/yr

$19K – $53K

Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore County, MD

13 income tax records

$45,500/yr

$20K – $62K

Unified School District, Johnson County, KS

10 income tax records

$45,500/yr

$40K – $49K

Polk County Public Schools, Polk County, FL

10 income tax records

$45,000/yr

$35K – $51K

Henrico County, Henrico County, VA

11 income tax records

$45,000/yr

$31K – $50K

Douglas County School District, Douglas County, NE

13 income tax records

$45,000/yr

$35K – $53K

Des Moines Public Schools, Polk County, IA

11 income tax records

$45,000/yr

$40K – $52K

State Of Delaware, New Castle County, DE

13 income tax records

$44,500/yr

$34K – $83K

Greenville County Schools, Greenville County, SC

12 income tax records

$44,500/yr

$34K – $57K

Pasco County Schools, Pasco County, FL

19 income tax records

$43,500/yr

$26K – $50K

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Mecklenburg County, NC

25 income tax records

$43,500/yr

$21K – $54K

Wake County Public School System, Wake County, NC

31 income tax records

$43,500/yr

$20K – $59K

Volusia County Schools, Volusia County, FL

14 income tax records

$43,500/yr

$20K – $48K

Elementary School Teacher demographics in United States

47% are single

53% are married

38% have kids

52% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Elementary School Teachers in United States

9,192 full-time salaries from 2019

FAQS

What is the average salary for a elementary school teacher in the United States?

The average salary for a elementary school teacher in the United States is $45,000 per year. Elementary school teacher salaries in the United States can vary between $19,500 to $76,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

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Where is this data coming from?

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 9,192 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as elementary school teacher.

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Which companies offer the highest salaries for elementary school teachers in the United States?

The following companies offer the highest salaries for elementary school teachers in the United States: Palo Alto Usd ($86,500 a year), Loudoun County Public Schools ($67,500 a year), and Chicago Public Schools ($65,000 a year).

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Which cities offer the highest salaries for elementary school teachers in the United States?

The following cities offer the highest salaries for elementary school teachers in the United States: San Jose Metro Area, CA ($65,500 a year), Seattle Metro Area, WA ($65,000 a year), and San Francisco Metro Area, CA ($58,000 a year).

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