SOC 25-3099 · May 2025 · United States
Teachers and Instructors, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other across the United States is $66,140 per year, measured over 113,790 jobs. The highest state median is in Rhode Island, at $130,480.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 211.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Rhode Island pays $130,480 and Arkansas pays $41,940.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $130,480 | 410 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $100,610 | 830 | |
| 3 | Kansas | $94,520 | 720 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $94,070 | 5,120 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $93,040 | 1,050 | |
| 6 | California | $87,460 | 31,010 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $85,280 | 3,020 | |
| 8 | Maine | $84,330 | 240 | |
| 9 | New York | $78,300 | 2,630 | |
| 10 | Washington | $77,720 | 1,370 |
States with the most Teachers and Instructors, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 31,010 | $87,460 | |
| 2 | Georgia | 16,370 | $60,130 | |
| 3 | Florida | 7,490 | $51,730 | |
| 4 | Texas | 5,800 | $51,120 | |
| 5 | Maryland | 5,120 | $94,070 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 3,660 | $50,000 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 3,020 | $85,280 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | 2,650 | $58,200 | |
| 9 | New York | 2,630 | $78,300 | |
| 10 | Louisiana | 1,960 | $59,460 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence | $128,150 | 430 |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $124,490 | 360 |
| 3 | Salinas | $113,360 | 2,170 |
| 4 | Fresno | $105,200 | 2,110 |
| 5 | Modesto | $103,910 | 290 |
| 6 | Boulder | $102,160 | 130 |
| 7 | Santa Cruz | $101,050 | 210 |
| 8 | Boston | $100,610 | 750 |
| 9 | Stockton | $99,820 | 450 |
| 10 | Baltimore | $99,430 | 2,810 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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