Education Salaries (2024)
Compare salaries across 3 education roles. National median pay, total employment, and links to city-by-city breakdowns.
Education Roles by Salary
| Rank | Role | SOC Code | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Professor (Postsecondary) | 25-1011 | $100,342 | 32,030 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teacher | 25-2031 | $77,578 | 410,050 |
| 3 | Elementary School Teacher | 25-2021 | $73,584 | 538,340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest paying education role is Business Professor (Postsecondary) with a national median salary of $100,342. This is based on 2024 BLS occupational wage data across all tracked metro areas.
There are approximately 980,420 education positions across 3 roles tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average median salary across all education roles is $83,835.
Education roles have an average median salary of $83,835. The highest paid role (Business Professor (Postsecondary)) earns $100,342, while the lowest starts at $73,584. Pay varies significantly by specific role, city, and experience level.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Roles grouped by BLS occupational category.