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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Median Salary
63,680
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 106,500 openings for kindergarten and elementary school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$39,340

10%

$63,680

Median

$96,700

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    78%

  • Master's degree

    21%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods
  • Montessori Teacher Education
  • Environmental Education
  • Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other
  • Online Educator/Online Teaching
  • Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Administrative

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.