Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary
Teachers and Instructors, All Other earn a median $66,140 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$66,140
$31.80 per hour
Range
$37,010 – $118,020
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
113,790
across the U.S.
▲2.2%
Pay trend: The median for teachers and instructors, all other in the U.S. rose from $64,690 (May 2024) to $66,140 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What teachers and instructors, all other do
All teachers and instructors not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -0.2% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 15,700
- Self-employed
- 7%
Employment of teachers and instructors, all other is projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 15,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Teachers and Instructors, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$55,323
per year · effective tax rate 16.4%
$4,610Monthly
$2,305Twice a month
$2,128Every 2 weeks
$26.60Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,757
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,101
- Medicare (1.45%)$959
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$55,323
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,010 | $17.79 | $31,918 |
| 25th percentile | $48,490 | $23.31 | $41,142 |
| Median (50th) | $66,140 | $31.80 | $55,323 |
| 75th percentile | $95,890 | $46.10 | $76,289 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $118,020 | $56.74 | $91,857 |
Best cities for teachers and instructors, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore, MD | $99,430 | $74,420 | $71,224 | 2,810 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $97,920 | $72,362 | $66,458 | 3,730 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $97,680 | $71,423 | $62,892 | 8,300 |
| 4 | Sacramento, CA | $81,720 | $61,887 | $58,018 | 3,070 |
| 5 | San Diego, CA | $80,460 | $61,134 | $54,639 | 3,100 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $77,260 | $59,607 | $52,955 | 2,910 |
| 7 | San Francisco, CA | $79,250 | $60,411 | $52,253 | 3,180 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $58,870 | $47,049 | $47,022 | 7,420 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Baltimore, MD — $99,430
- Washington, DC — $97,920
- Los Angeles, CA — $97,680
- Sacramento, CA — $81,720
- San Diego, CA — $80,460
- San Francisco, CA — $79,250
- New York, NY — $77,260
- Atlanta, GA — $58,870
Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $130,480 | +4.0% | $95,853 | $31,910 – $187,550 | 410 |
| Massachusetts | $100,610 | +17.7% | $74,799 | $49,920 – $114,300 | 830 |
| Kansas | $94,520 | +15.5% | $70,850 | $40,670 – $124,200 | 720 |
| Maryland | $94,070 | +29.2% | $70,904 | $46,780 – $131,810 | 5,120 |
| District of Columbia | $93,040 | +5.4% | $69,344 | $46,730 – $172,040 | 1,050 |
| California | $87,460 | −1.7% | $65,317 | $47,680 – $129,120 | 31,010 |
| Virginia | $85,280 | +4.0% | $64,735 | $44,320 – $129,220 | 3,020 |
| Maine | $84,330 | +11.5% | $63,622 | $45,920 – $106,060 | 240 |
| New York | $78,300 | +2.4% | $60,283 | $32,240 – $159,780 | 2,630 |
| Washington | $77,720 | +6.7% | $63,506 | $46,970 – $123,840 | 1,370 |
| Hawaii | $77,360 | +3.6% | $58,904 | $47,330 – $120,270 | 500 |
| Illinois | $76,450 | +21.5% | $58,973 | $36,100 – $110,390 | 1,140 |
| Colorado | $76,380 | −1.8% | $59,911 | $38,570 – $112,710 | 1,470 |
| Alaska | $76,000 | +23.4% | $62,296 | $46,980 – $116,760 | 150 |
| New Jersey | $73,590 | −1.8% | $58,082 | $40,390 – $113,260 | 1,720 |
| Oklahoma | $73,320 | +4.8% | $57,657 | $34,750 – $97,470 | 630 |
| Delaware | $67,230 | +10.0% | $53,030 | $41,360 – $102,500 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $67,200 | −7.4% | $54,149 | $16,640 – $88,710 | 530 |
| South Dakota | $67,200 | −9.4% | $56,105 | $24,120 – $103,270 | 180 |
| New Mexico | $66,800 | +1.2% | $53,850 | $42,270 – $107,490 | 770 |
| Alabama | $66,510 | +5.0% | $52,559 | $36,590 – $98,330 | 1,500 |
| Oregon | $65,800 | −7.6% | $50,122 | $33,220 – $135,740 | 1,020 |
| Nevada | $65,610 | +24.5% | $54,898 | $31,150 – $98,180 | 1,590 |
| West Virginia | $64,140 | +2.7% | $51,560 | $32,230 – $90,180 | 660 |
| Nebraska | $62,560 | +17.5% | $50,480 | $28,590 – $89,610 | 130 |
| Connecticut | $62,270 | +2.6% | $50,337 | $37,680 – $99,550 | 1,610 |
| Minnesota | $61,330 | +2.4% | $48,812 | $44,340 – $97,870 | 1,430 |
| North Dakota | $60,420 | −1.6% | $50,727 | $41,250 – $96,220 | 320 |
| South Carolina | $60,220 | +13.0% | $48,111 | $31,240 – $90,610 | 1,380 |
| Georgia | $60,130 | +0.2% | $47,997 | $34,670 – $99,510 | 16,370 |
| Louisiana | $59,460 | +3.2% | $48,559 | $29,790 – $79,430 | 1,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,420 | +16.4% | $47,327 | $36,910 – $104,000 | 1,480 |
| Kentucky | $58,200 | +7.3% | $47,024 | $34,910 – $83,770 | 2,650 |
| Ohio | $56,890 | +10.9% | $47,109 | $30,800 – $100,360 | — |
| Utah | $56,280 | +4.2% | $45,834 | $36,560 – $79,620 | 1,560 |
| Missouri | $55,870 | +5.2% | $45,383 | $32,430 – $85,510 | 1,950 |
| Arizona | $55,270 | −28.9% | $45,416 | $36,730 – $108,350 | 990 |
| Michigan | $54,680 | +16.5% | $44,042 | $32,110 – $95,140 | 1,770 |
| Iowa | $54,080 | −3.4% | $44,230 | $49,210 – $78,000 | 280 |
| Vermont | $53,920 | +3.8% | $44,132 | $37,770 – $68,580 | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $53,680 | −29.6% | $45,312 | $35,550 – $112,620 | 250 |
| Idaho | $53,600 | −14.5% | $43,515 | $33,630 – $91,080 | 290 |
| Florida | $51,730 | −10.7% | $43,745 | $31,200 – $86,140 | 7,490 |
| Wisconsin | $51,580 | −13.5% | $42,136 | $29,040 – $82,960 | 720 |
| Texas | $51,120 | +24.6% | $43,255 | $30,070 – $90,020 | 5,800 |
| North Carolina | $50,000 | +3.0% | $40,869 | $37,780 – $92,540 | 3,660 |
| Tennessee | $50,000 | −16.5% | $42,355 | $21,070 – $99,570 | 660 |
| Indiana | $48,960 | +13.5% | $40,105 | $36,310 – $94,910 | 960 |
| Montana | $48,890 | −2.5% | $39,922 | $30,360 – $97,990 | 420 |
| Arkansas | $41,940 | −12.8% | $34,456 | $23,070 – $104,000 | 510 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $61,540 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $46,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Tutor | $43,350 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $41,670 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $66,270 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $66,810 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $65,120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | $65,030 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $64,830 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Archivist | $64,550 | Master's degree | +3.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teachers and instructors, all other make?
The national median salary for teachers and instructors, all other is $66,140 a year ($31.80 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,010 and the top 10% earn over $118,020. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays teachers and instructors, all other the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median pay at $130,480. After taxes and local prices, Baltimore, MD offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many teachers and instructors, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 113,790 people work as teachers and instructors, all other nationwide.