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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education vs. Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn a median salary of $62,340/year, while Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations earn $64,580/year - a difference of $2,240. Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median salary
$62,340
$64,580
Hourly rate
$null/hr
$null/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$46,440
$47,330
Senior level (90th %)
$102,010
$104,670
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
1,393,310
1,072,540
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Education
Education
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