Teacher Salary in 2026 – Average Pay in the US and How Much Teachers Earn in Every State
The average teacher salary in the United States is $76,552 for the 2025-26 school year, according to the National Education Association. California leads with $105,726, followed by New York at $100,367. Mississippi sits at the bottom with $56,504. The gap between California and Mississippi is $49,222 a year, before considering living expenses. New teachers earn … Read more