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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career / Technical Education

Median Salary
64,290
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

What is the job outlook?

Employment of middle school teachers is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 41,400 openings for middle 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?

$31,980

10%

$64,290

Median

$99,430

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    66%

  • Post baccalaureate

    21%

  • Less than high school

    9%

  • Master's degree

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Music Teacher Education
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Science Teacher Education
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • History Teacher Education
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Health Teacher Education
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Earth Science Teacher Education
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
  • Computer Teacher Education
  • Speech Teacher Education
  • French Language Teacher Education
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • Montessori Teacher Education
  • German Language Teacher Education
  • Geography Teacher Education
  • Environmental Education
  • Health Occupations Teacher Education
  • Latin Teacher 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

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Philosophy and Theology
  • Geography
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    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.