Occupation ยท SOC 25-2031
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of secondary 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 1,072,540 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $64,580.
US employment
1,072,540
Median annual wage
$64,580
Mean annual wage
$73,700
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$99,640
- California$98,710
- New York$98,370
- Rhode Island$89,040
- Massachusetts$88,990
Top 5 after cost of living
- Washington$93,110
- New York$91,150
- California$89,150
- Rhode Island$87,060
- Massachusetts$84,150
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,270 | $13,690 (+21.2%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | $7,510 (+11.6%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,190 | $15,610 (+24.2%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,720 | $10,140 (+15.7%) | 5 | Master's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas112,300
- 2. California96,050
- 3. New York76,730
- 4. Pennsylvania52,650
- 5. Ohio51,470
- 6. Illinois47,890
- 7. Florida47,040
- 8. New Jersey34,510
- 9. North Carolina32,260
- 10. Massachusetts29,100
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$99,640
- 2. California$98,710
- 3. New York$98,370
- 4. Rhode Island$89,040
- 5. Massachusetts$88,990
- 6. New Jersey$80,440
- 7. Oregon$79,600
- 8. District of Columbia$78,770
- 9. Pennsylvania$77,990
- 10. Alaska$77,730
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondaryn/a
- 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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