Last Updated: April 2026 | Source: Teacher Salary Data Database
This page presents key statistics drawn from our database of teacher and educator salary data by state, district type, grade level, and years of experience. All figures are updated regularly and sourced from verified public datasets, government records, and industry surveys.
Key Statistics at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average US Teacher Salary | $68,400/year |
| Highest Paying State | California ($92,000+) |
| Lowest Paying State | Mississippi ($47,000) |
| 5-Year Growth | +11.2% |
| Data Last Verified | April 2026 |
How We Collect and Verify This Data
All statistics on teachersalarycenter.com are compiled from publicly available, verified sources including government databases, peer-reviewed industry surveys, and employer-reported data. Our team cross-references multiple sources before publishing any figure.
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Trending Data Points This Month
Based on reader activity across teachersalarycenter.com this month, these are the most-referenced data points from our database. The figures below reflect current search and engagement patterns — a useful signal for which topics and benchmarks professionals are actively researching right now.
Our editorial team reviews trending data weekly and updates this section when significant shifts occur. If a data point you rely on has changed materially since your last visit, the updated figure will appear here first before propagating to individual articles.
How to Read Our Data
Every figure on teachersalarycenter.com carries context that matters. Averages represent the mean across our full dataset for that category — useful for benchmarking but often skewed by outliers at the top end. Medians tell a more representative story for most people, since they sit at the true midpoint regardless of extreme values. When we report ranges, the lower bound typically reflects entry-level or below-average market conditions, while the upper bound reflects senior or high-cost-of-living scenarios.
We flag estimated data clearly. When a figure is derived from modeling or projection rather than directly reported survey data, we note it inline. This matters because teacher salaries data is rarely collected uniformly — government sources, industry surveys, and employer disclosures each have different methodologies, sample sizes, and update cycles. Our job is to reconcile those differences into something useful and honest.
Data Coverage and Gaps
Our database covers teacher salary data by state, district, grade level, and experience. Coverage is strongest for English-speaking markets and major global metros where public data disclosure requirements create richer datasets. Coverage thins in smaller markets and regions with limited data transparency — we note these gaps rather than filling them with speculation.
If you notice a gap — a role, city, or category we have not covered — use our contact form to suggest it. We prioritize additions based on reader demand and data availability.
Citing Our Statistics
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