Occupation salary
High School Teacher Salary
High School Teacher careers, salary ranges across the United States, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$48,780
Entry-level baseline
National median
$72,040
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$107,600
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for High School Teacher
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $63,480 | $100,800 | $136,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $67,190 | $100,960 | $133,850 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $60,380 | $98,970 | $140,600 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $56,760 | $65,540 | $80,470 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $49,020 | $59,570 | $104,270 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $58,870 | $80,560 | $103,480 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $49,660 | $61,840 | $79,310 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $66,660 | $102,810 | $221,870 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $61,470 | $65,890 | $77,760 |
| San Jose, CA | 202 | $70,820 | $108,230 | $151,810 |
| Austin, TX | 119 | $52,970 | $62,320 | $76,720 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 93 | $48,150 | $62,650 | $78,320 |
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