Highest-Paying States for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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$102,140
- 2California$98,950
- 3New York$94,840
- 4Connecticut$93,610
- 5Rhode Island$92,760
- 6Massachusetts$89,450
- 7District of Columbia$79,900
- 8Utah$79,180
- 9Alaska$78,940
- 10New Jersey$78,770
- 11Maryland$78,510
- 12Oregon$78,350
- 13Pennsylvania$77,930
- 14Ohio$77,090
- 15Illinois$76,110