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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, elementary school teachers, except special educations earn $48,690 at the median. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$49K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$21K
Entry level (10th %)
$60K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $49K get you in Puerto Rico?

Take-home$3,430/mo
Median 2BR rentNot available at national level — select a state or metro
COL-adjusted salary$48,690/yr
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About elementary school teachers, except special educations

U.S. employed: 4,730
Category: Education
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $21,240, 25th percentile $29,730, median $48,690, 75th percentile $57,410, 90th percentile $59,890. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$21K25th$30KMedian$49K75th$57K90th$60K
Bar chart showing Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $21,240, 25th percentile $29,730, median $48,690, 75th percentile $57,410, 90th percentile $59,890. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level elementary school teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K.Top earners bring in $60K or more - a $39K spread from bottom to top.

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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$99K+59%30,790
California$98K+58%141,650
District of Columbia$95K+52%3,540
Rhode Island$87K+39%4,080
Massachusetts$83K+34%32,100
New York$82K+32%103,920
Connecticut$79K+26%16,260
New Jersey$77K+24%42,360
Alaska$76K+22%3,380
Oregon$76K+22%13,760
Maryland$75K+20%32,330
Pennsylvania$74K+19%47,220
Delaware$66K+6%2,540
New Mexico$66K+5%7,480
Ohio$65K+5%50,110

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Frequently asked questions

How much do elementary school teachers, except special educations make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $48,690 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,240, and experienced elementary school teachers, except special educations can clear $59,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $49K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,430/month after taxes. Rent varies significantly by location - select a specific state or metro area to see local HUD Fair Market Rent data.

How far does a elementary school teachers, except special education salary go in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median elementary school teachers, except special education salary is worth about $48,690 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do elementary school teachers, except special educations get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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