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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Postsecondary Teachers, All Others earn a median salary of $78,490/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $16,150. Postsecondary Teachers, All Others earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median salary
$78,490
$62,340
Hourly rate
$null/hr
$null/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$39,720
$46,440
Senior level (90th %)
$172,850
$102,010
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
151,530
1,393,310
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Education
Education
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