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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

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Average base salary, Nebraska
$66,000 / year
≈ $5,500 per month · $31.73 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Nebraska · median $64,500
25th percentile
$53,000Average
$66,00075th percentile
$79,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by state
Alabama$62,500
Alaska$84,000
Arizona$64,000
Arkansas$61,000
California$98,000
Colorado$73,000
Connecticut$90,000
Delaware$74,000
District of Columbia$87,000
Florida$62,000
Georgia$72,000
Hawaii$74,500
Idaho$65,000
Illinois$78,500
Indiana$65,500
Iowa$62,000
Kansas$62,000
Kentucky$62,500
Louisiana$61,000
Maine$69,000
Maryland$86,000
Massachusetts$90,500
Michigan$70,500
Minnesota$73,000
Mississippi$55,000
Missouri$63,500
Montana$63,500
Nebraska$66,000
Nevada$71,000
New Hampshire$71,500
New Jersey$84,500
New Mexico$75,500
New York$99,500
North Carolina$55,000
North Dakota$63,000
Ohio$76,000
Oklahoma$56,000
Oregon$80,500
Pennsylvania$80,500
Rhode Island$84,000
South Carolina$65,000
South Dakota$55,000
Tennessee$63,000
Texas$66,500
Utah$83,500
Vermont$75,500
Virginia$72,500
Washington$103,000
West Virginia$58,000
Wisconsin$67,500
Wyoming$68,000
About this role

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education is a professional role within the function in the Educational Instruction and Library job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Top skills: Learning Strategies Instructing Speaking Active Listening Writing Social Perceptiveness

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay by experience level
Entry level$50,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$60,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$66,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$83,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$106,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
40,500
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by industry
Educational Services

619,100 workers

$74,500

Elementary and Secondary Schools

618,660 workers

$74,500

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

545,530 workers

$76,000

Educational Services, Privately Owned

70,600 workers

$64,500

Educational Services, State Government Owned

2,970 workers

$76,000

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

560 workers

$63,500

Religious Organizations

540 workers

$63,000

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

210 workers

$51,500

Social Assistance

210 workers

$61,500

Educational Support Services

140 workers

$71,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pays 16% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,500
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$74,000
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,000
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75,500
Archivist$73,000
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,500
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,000
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$68,000
Careers related to Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,000
Tutor$50,000
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$68,000
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$74,000
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make?

The average base salary for a Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the United States is $74,500 per year, or about $35.82 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $60,500 and $83,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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