Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,340
↑ 18.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 18.0% since 2011 ($52,840 → $62,340)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $63,680
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -20%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,340 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | $63,680 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $61,690 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | $61,400 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | $60,940 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | $59,670 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $58,230 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $57,160 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | $55,800 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | $54,890 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | $54,120 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $53,590 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $53,400 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $52,840 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.