Elementary School Teachers: Median Annual Wage by State
Median annual pay for elementary school teachers. Half earn more than this and half less, before adjusting for local cost of living.
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Highest states
| State | Elementary School Teachers: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Washington | $102,350 |
| California | $99,650 |
| District of Columbia | $96,580 |
| Massachusetts | $94,000 |
| Rhode Island | $90,930 |
| New York | $85,760 |
| Connecticut | $80,600 |
| Alaska | $79,260 |
| New Jersey | $78,200 |
| Maryland | $77,680 |
| Ohio | $77,370 |
| Oregon | $77,130 |
Lowest states
| State | Elementary School Teachers: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $48,200 |
| Mississippi | $49,790 |
| South Dakota | $50,130 |
| Missouri | $50,910 |
| Puerto Rico | $51,540 |
| Arkansas | $52,700 |
| North Carolina | $54,930 |
| West Virginia | $55,630 |
| Kansas | $56,450 |
| Arizona | $56,590 |
| Montana | $57,530 |
| Louisiana | $58,770 |