How Much Money Do Elementary School Teachers Make

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How much does a Teacher Elementary School make in the United States? The average Teacher Elementary School salary in the United States is $60,252 as of October 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $49,356 and $71,464. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Teacher Elementary School Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Teacher Elementary School Salary	$39,435	US	October 29, 2021
25th Percentile Teacher Elementary School Salary	$49,356	US	October 29, 2021
50th Percentile Teacher Elementary School Salary	$60,252	US	October 29, 2021
75th Percentile Teacher Elementary School Salary	$71,464	US	October 29, 2021
90th Percentile Teacher Elementary School Salary	$81,672	US	October 29, 2021

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Job Description for Teacher Elementary School

Teacher Elementary School prepares lesson plans and instructs children. Evaluates and monitors student's performance. Being a Teacher Elementary School requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Some states require that teachers be certified. Additionally, Teacher Elementary School is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to the principal. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Note: Median base salary figures represent teachers with 15 years of experience. Moreover, standard geographic adjustments utilized may not fully reflect regional differences in pay. See methodology for more detail on geographic adjustments. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does a Teacher Elementary School do?

Teacher Elementary School in Allentown, PA

Composes, compiles and grades tests.

February 05, 2021

Assists in the evaluation and development of curriculum including course descriptions and curriculum mapping.

March 20, 2021

Assists in the selection and placement of students in classroom setting.

April 21, 2021

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Teacher Elementary School Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Teacher Elementary School in the United States. The base salary for Teacher Elementary School ranges from $49,356 to $71,464 with the average base salary of $60,252. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,356 to $71,464 with the average total cash compensation of $60,252.