High School Teacher Salary in the United States

Median Salary

$72,040/yr

Typical Range

$60k – $93k

Employed Nationally

1,065,210

Pay Distribution

Pay Distribution Data for High School Teachers nationally.

$49k10th$60k25th$72kMedian$93k75th$108k90th

= Market Median ($72,040)Shaded = Middle 50%Per YearPer Hour

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National Market Trends

High School Teacher National Median Salary

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High School Teacher National Employment (Jobs)

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