Highest-Paying States for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Washington$102,350
- 2California$99,650
- 3District of Columbia$96,580
- 4Massachusetts$94,000
- 5Rhode Island$90,930
- 6New York$85,760
- 7Connecticut$80,600
- 8Alaska$79,260
- 9New Jersey$78,200
- 10Maryland$77,680
- 11Ohio$77,370
- 12Oregon$77,130
- 13Pennsylvania$77,060
- 14Minnesota$76,350
- 15Delaware$75,920