Occupation ยท SOC 25-2022
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 620,370 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $62,970.
US employment
620,370
Median annual wage
$62,970
Mean annual wage
$70,040
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$99,150
- California$96,820
- Rhode Island$89,530
- Massachusetts$84,280
- New York$82,620
Top 5 after cost of living
- Washington$92,650
- Rhode Island$87,530
- California$87,450
- New Mexico$79,730
- Massachusetts$79,690
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | $1,610 (+2.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | $63,620 | $650 (+1.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,270 | $15,300 (+24.3%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | $9,120 (+14.5%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,720 | $11,750 (+18.7%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $104,070 | $41,100 (+65.3%) | 5 | Master's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas75,640
- 2. California46,530
- 3. New York34,830
- 4. Florida32,460
- 5. Ohio26,780
- 6. Georgia26,760
- 7. New Jersey26,510
- 8. Pennsylvania25,980
- 9. Illinois24,230
- 10. Virginia18,420
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$99,150
- 2. California$96,820
- 3. Rhode Island$89,530
- 4. Massachusetts$84,280
- 5. New York$82,620
- 6. Connecticut$81,040
- 7. District of Columbia$78,090
- 8. Oregon$78,050
- 9. New Jersey$77,630
- 10. Pennsylvania$76,740
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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