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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Who Earns More?

Postsecondary Teachers, All Others out-earn Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations by $14K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Postsecondary Teachers, All Others land at $77,640 and Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations at $63,970. The education gap is real: postsecondary teachers, all other programs typically require bachelor's degree, while elementary school teachers, except special education programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Postsecondary Teachers, All Others is Delaware ($101,070); for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations it's Washington ($102,350).

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median salary
$77,640
$63,970
Hourly rate
$null/hr
$null/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$44,300
$47,960
Senior level (90th %)
$160,700
$104,340
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
149,840
1,388,390
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
1%
Category
Education
Education
Top-paying state
Delaware
Washington

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Postsecondary Teachers, All Other median pay.

State
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Delaware
$101,070
$75,920
California
$100,690
$99,650
Massachusetts
$94,480
$94,000
New Jersey
$85,260
$78,200
Minnesota
$84,280
$76,350
Maryland
$82,850
$77,680
Washington
$78,940
$102,350
District of Columbia
$78,890
$96,580
Connecticut
$78,220
$80,600
Ohio
$75,680
$77,370
Oregon
$72,440
$77,130
New York
$67,640
$85,760
Pennsylvania
$65,400
$77,060
Rhode Island
$60,390
$90,930
Illinois
$59,590
$75,320

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Postsecondary Teachers, All Others or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations?

Postsecondary Teachers, All Others earn more nationally. The median is $77,640 for Postsecondary Teachers, All Others versus $63,970 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations, a difference of $14K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other typically requires bachelor's degree. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Postsecondary Teachers, All Others get paid the most?

Delaware is the top-paying state for Postsecondary Teachers, All Others at $101,070/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Postsecondary Teachers, All Other vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Delaware, Postsecondary Teachers, All Others earn $101,070 vs. $75,920 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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