How much does a Physical Education Teacher make?
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$61,633
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Physical Education Teacher is $61,633 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $57,095 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 $4,538 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.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Physical Education Teacher in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Physical Education Teacher in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, VI DOE and KIPP Schools.
Top Paying Companies
For Physical Education Teacher in United States
| 1 | New York City Department of Education | $70,131 | |
| 2 | VI DOE | $66,348 | |
| 3 | KIPP Schools | $59,289 | |
| 4 | Uncommon Schools | $58,546 | |
| 5 | KIPP SoCal Public Schools | $57,282 | |
| 6 | Chicago Public Schools | $55,002 | |
| 7 | Baltimore City Public School System | $53,626 | |
| 8 | Prince Georges County Public Schools (MD) | $53,527 | |
| 9 | Harmony Public Schools | $53,141 | |
| 10 | Fairfax County Public Schools | $53,043 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Physical Education Teacher in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Physical Education Teacher in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $68,240 and Education with a median total pay of $53,043.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$68,240
22% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Physical Education Teacher are New York City Department of Education and VI DOE.
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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Physical Education Teacher pay FAQ
The average salary for a Physical Education Teacher is $61,633 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 911 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Physical Education Teacher employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Physical Education Teacher in United States is $76,851 per year.
The lowest salary for a Physical Education Teacher in United States is $49,645 per year.
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