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K-12 Teacher

A comprehensive guide to K-12 Teacher licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$63,495 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

Washington

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
WA
WashingtonCompact: No
$99,110Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
CA
CaliforniaCompact: Yes
$98,190Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
RI
Rhode IslandCompact: Yes
$86,900Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
MA
MassachusettsCompact: Pending
$83,260Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
NY
New YorkCompact: Yes
$82,480Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
CT
ConnecticutCompact: No
$78,740Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states