How much does a Middle School Teacher make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$51,265 / yrTotal Pay
$47,912 / yrBase Pay
$3,353 / yrAdditional Pay

$51,265

 / yr
$35K$75K
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The 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.

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KIPP Schools
KIPP Schools
$69,595/yr
475 open jobs
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$60,687

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$56,546

 / yr

$65,051

 / yr

$66,740

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$69,595

 / yr

$63,883

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$61,019

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$58,597

 / yr

$63,848

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$60,078

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$58,061

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$58,763

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$60,213

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$57,727

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$64,160

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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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$66,740

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$62,942

    5% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$59,703

    0% Lower than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$56,393

    6% Lower than other industries

  • Nonprofit & NGONonprofit & NGO$52,591

    14% Lower 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.

New York City Department of EducationNew York City Department of Education$66,740/yr

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Middle School Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$59,000

/yr

$58K | $1K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Watts Middle School

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Middle School ELA Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$54,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Middle-School Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$54,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Teacher - Middle School

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$57,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Middle School Teacher

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago

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.

If you are thinking of becoming a Middle School Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Middle School Teacher.