Education Jobs & Salaries (2026)
Explore 7 education occupations tracked by BLS OES 2024 data. The median salary across education roles is $61,794/year.
$61,794
Avg Median Salary
7
Occupations
4.0M
Total Employed
$67K
Top Role Pay
Top Paying Education Jobs
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secondary School Teacher | $67,394 |
| 2 | Middle School Teacher | $65,433 |
| 3 | School Counselor | $65,026 |
| 4 | Librarian | $64,573 |
| 5 | Elementary School Teacher | $64,107 |
| 6 | Kindergarten Teacher | $61,894 |
| 7 | Tutor | $44,134 |
Salary Distribution Across Education Roles
All Education Occupations
Secondary School Teacher
$67K/year
Range: $49K – $63K
1.1M employed
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Middle School Teacher
$65K/year
Range: $48K – $62K
620K employed
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School Counselor
$65K/year
Range: $47K – $74K
342K employed
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Librarian
$65K/year
Range: $48K – $70K
132K employed
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Elementary School Teacher
$64K/year
Range: $48K – $62K
1.4M employed
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Kindergarten Teacher
$62K/year
Range: $40K – $60K
114K employed
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Tutor
$44K/year
Range: $27K – $51K
309K employed
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