Occupation ยท SOC 25-2021
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of elementary school teachers, except special education can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 1,393,310 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $62,340.
US employment
1,393,310
Median annual wage
$62,340
Mean annual wage
$69,790
Median hourly wage
Not available
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Washington$99,110
- California$98,190
- District of Columbia$94,730
- Rhode Island$86,900
- Massachusetts$83,260
Top 5 after cost of living
- Washington$92,610
- California$88,680
- District of Columbia$86,200
- Rhode Island$84,960
- Massachusetts$78,730
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | $2,240 (+3.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,970 | $630 (+1.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | $9,750 (+15.6%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | $63,620 | $1,280 (+2.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,720 | $12,380 (+19.9%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $104,070 | $41,730 (+66.9%) | 5 | Master's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California141,650
- 2. Texas124,430
- 3. New York103,920
- 4. Florida78,630
- 5. Illinois61,000
- 6. Ohio50,110
- 7. Pennsylvania47,220
- 8. North Carolina44,040
- 9. Georgia42,440
- 10. New Jersey42,360
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$99,110
- 2. California$98,190
- 3. District of Columbia$94,730
- 4. Rhode Island$86,900
- 5. Massachusetts$83,260
- 6. New York$82,480
- 7. Connecticut$78,740
- 8. New Jersey$77,150
- 9. Alaska$76,290
- 10. Oregon$75,800
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondaryn/a
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Termn/a
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Self-Enrichment TeachersTeleworkable
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolTeleworkable
- Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeleworkable
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