Salary Outlook
According to the BLS, in 2011, elementary school teachers earned a median average salary of $52,840. The best-paid earned about $81,230, while the lowest-paid made approximately $34,910. The highest earners worked in the metropolitan areas of Nassau-Suffolk, N.Y., and Waterbury, Conn.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $44,210.00 |
| 2004 | $45,750.00 |
| 2006 | $51,190.00 |
| 2008 | $52,290.00 |
| 2010 | $54,330.00 |
Average Elementary School Teacher Pay vs. All Social Services Jobs
Elementary school teachers make an average salary of $52,840, which is more than most social services jobs. Lawyers earn more than double what elementary school teachers make, but elementary school teachers make more than the average salary for sports coaches, janitors, and teacher assistants.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,840.00 |
| Sports Coach | $28,470.00 |
| Teacher Assistant | $23,580.00 |
| Janitor | $22,370.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Elementary School Teachers
The highest paid in the elementary school teacher profession work in the metropolitan areas of Nassau, NY, Bethesda, MD, and Waterbury, CT. The Kingston, NY area also pays well, as does the city of Ithaca, NY.
Nassau, NY
Average Salary: $90,560 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of an elementary school teacher working in Nassau, NY is $90,560, which is $37,720 more than the average pay in the profession.
Bethesda, MD
Average Salary: $79,740 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of an elementary school teacher working in Bethesda, MD is $79,740, which is $26,900 more than the average pay in the profession.
Waterbury, CT
Average Salary: $76,860 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of an elementary school teacher working in Waterbury, CT is $76,860, which is $24,020 more than the average pay in the profession.
Kingston, NY
Average Salary: $74,930 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of an elementary school teacher working in Kingston, NY is $74,930, which is $22,090 more than the average pay in the profession.
Ithaca, NY
Average Salary: $73,890 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of an elementary school teacher working in Ithaca, NY is $73,890, which is $21,050 more than the average pay in the profession.
