Education Jobs & Salaries (2026)
Explore 7 education occupations tracked by BLS OES 2025 data. The median salary across education roles is $64,053/year.
$64,053
Avg Median Salary
7
Occupations
4.0M
Total Employed
$70K
Top Role Pay
Top Paying Education Jobs
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secondary School Teacher | $70,424 |
| 2 | Middle School Teacher | $68,569 |
| 3 | Elementary School Teacher | $68,176 |
| 4 | Librarian | $67,495 |
| 5 | School Counselor | $64,937 |
| 6 | Kindergarten Teacher | $64,160 |
| 7 | Tutor | $44,609 |
Salary Distribution Across Education Roles
All Education Occupations
Secondary School Teacher
$70K/year
Range: $51K – $72K
1.1M employed
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Middle School Teacher
$69K/year
Range: $49K – $64K
620K employed
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Elementary School Teacher
$68K/year
Range: $49K – $64K
1.4M employed
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Librarian
$67K/year
Range: $52K – $74K
134K employed
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School Counselor
$65K/year
Range: $46K – $73K
353K employed
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Kindergarten Teacher
$64K/year
Range: $40K – $64K
109K employed
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Tutor
$45K/year
Range: $28K – $52K
332K employed
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