How much does a Middle School Teacher make?
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$51,265
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Middle School Teacher is $51,265 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $47,912 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,353 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
Top Paying Companies
For a Middle School Teacher in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Middle School Teacher in United States. Employers include KIPP Schools, Boston Public Schools and YES Prep Public Schools.
Top Paying Companies
For Middle School Teacher in United States
| 1 | KIPP Schools | $69,595 | |
| 2 | Boston Public Schools | $67,619 | |
| 3 | YES Prep Public Schools | $66,760 | |
| 4 | New York City Department of Education | $66,740 | |
| 5 | KIPP Texas Public Schools | $65,584 | |
| 6 | Uncommon Schools | $65,051 | |
| 7 | Austin ISD | $64,838 | |
| 8 | Success Academy Charter Schools | $64,696 | |
| 9 | Miami Dade Public Schools | $64,329 | |
| 10 | Tulsa Public Schools | $64,294 |
What are total pay estimates for a Middle School Teacher at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Middle School Teacher in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Middle School Teacher in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $66,740, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $62,942, Education with a median total pay of $59,703, Healthcare with a median total pay of $56,393, and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $52,591.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$66,740
10% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Middle School Teacher is New York City Department of Education.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Education?
Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
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Middle School Teacher pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Middle School Teacher is $47,912 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Middle School Teacher salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2115 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Middle School Teacher employees.
The highest salary for a Middle School Teacher in United States is $68,603 per year.
The lowest salary for a Middle School Teacher in United States is $33,461 per year.
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