Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$64,580
↑ 19.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 19.0% since 2011 ($54,270 → $64,580)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $65,220
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+2.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -19%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,580 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | $65,220 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $62,360 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $61,820 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | $62,870 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $61,660 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $60,320 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $59,170 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | $58,030 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | $57,200 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $56,310 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $55,360 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | $55,050 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $54,270 | — |
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.