Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Teachers and Instructors, All Other (SOC 25-3099) earn a median $66,140 a year in the United States, with 113,790 employed as of May 2025; the highest-paying state is Rhode Island.
What teachers and instructors, all other do
This residual category includes teachers and instructors whose work does not fit any other detailed code in the teaching groups. O*NET's alternate titles give examples, including bilingual instructors, consumer education specialists, environmental educators, extension work instructors, and human resource management instructors. The source definition is a single line, and O*NET lists no core tasks for this code, so the duties are not specified in detail. Anyone who teaches at a school level, in a college, in adult education, or as a tutor or self-enrichment teacher is counted under the specific code that fits instead. Because the heading is a catch-all, the subjects taught and the people taught vary widely. Counting here is a last resort, used only when no more specific teaching or instruction code applies to the job.
Also called: Adjunct Teacher, Autism Tutor, Bilingual Instructor, Bilingual Trainer, Consumer Education Specialist.
National wage percentiles, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 113,790 |
| Annual | $37,010 | $48,490 | $66,140 | $95,890 | $118,020 | $73,880 | ||
Employment per 1,000 jobs and the location quotient are area measures; they appear in the state and metro tables below. To see what a wage in this range leaves after tax, use FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Where teachers and instructors, all other earn and work most
Five highest-paying states
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Rhode Island | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 410 | 0.83 | 1.13 |
| Annual | $31,910 | $74,380 | $130,480 | $156,500 | $187,550 | $118,050 | ||||
| Massachusetts | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 830 | 0.23 | 0.31 |
| Annual | $49,920 | $71,780 | $100,610 | $101,220 | $114,300 | $89,220 | ||||
| Kansas | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 720 | 0.50 | 0.68 |
| Annual | $40,670 | $67,340 | $94,520 | $112,690 | $124,200 | $88,690 | ||||
| Maryland | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 5,120 | 1.85 | 2.53 |
| Annual | $46,780 | $65,010 | $94,070 | $116,820 | $131,810 | $93,100 | ||||
| District of Columbia | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 1,050 | 1.49 | 2.04 |
| Annual | $46,730 | $62,180 | $93,040 | $111,530 | $172,040 | $96,780 | ||||
Five states with the most jobs
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| California | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 31,010 | 1.70 | 2.33 |
| Annual | $47,680 | $62,510 | $87,460 | $111,160 | $129,120 | $90,580 | ||||
| Georgia | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 16,370 | 3.35 | 4.58 |
| Annual | $34,670 | $45,410 | $60,130 | $77,940 | $99,510 | $62,420 | ||||
| Florida | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 7,490 | 0.76 | 1.03 |
| Annual | $31,200 | $38,980 | $51,730 | $68,640 | $86,140 | $57,080 | ||||
| Texas | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 5,800 | 0.41 | 0.56 |
| Annual | $30,070 | $38,600 | $51,120 | $74,140 | $90,020 | $56,670 | ||||
| Maryland | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 5,120 | 1.85 | 2.53 |
| Annual | $46,780 | $65,010 | $94,070 | $116,820 | $131,810 | $93,100 | ||||
Five highest-paying metropolitan areas
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 430 | 0.60 | 0.82 |
| Annual | $31,910 | $74,380 | $128,150 | $156,500 | $184,450 | $116,830 | ||||
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 360 | 1.34 | 1.83 |
| Annual | $61,510 | $91,100 | $124,490 | $160,970 | $192,820 | $125,450 | ||||
| Salinas, CA | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 2,170 | 11.64 | 15.90 |
| Annual | $87,460 | $95,220 | $113,360 | $135,780 | $207,480 | $123,230 | ||||
| Fresno, CA | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 2,110 | 4.43 | 6.06 |
| Annual | $59,410 | $80,070 | $105,200 | $107,190 | $120,930 | $94,170 | ||||
| Modesto, CA | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 290 | 1.47 | 2.01 |
| Annual | $64,100 | $76,650 | $103,910 | $125,100 | $128,700 | $98,150 | ||||
Five metropolitan areas with the most jobs
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 8,300 | 1.32 | 1.81 |
| Annual | $47,680 | $58,410 | $97,680 | $123,960 | $129,140 | $91,470 | ||||
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 7,420 | 2.57 | 3.51 |
| Annual | $30,190 | $40,900 | $58,870 | $78,570 | $100,420 | $62,160 | ||||
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 3,730 | 1.19 | 1.62 |
| Annual | $46,780 | $68,030 | $97,920 | $122,190 | $142,260 | $98,170 | ||||
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 3,180 | 1.34 | 1.83 |
| Annual | $39,520 | $52,330 | $79,250 | $113,950 | $129,240 | $84,920 | ||||
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 3,100 | 2.02 | 2.76 |
| Annual | $57,910 | $63,430 | $80,460 | $100,950 | $125,910 | $86,390 | ||||
Top industries employing teachers and instructors, all other
Elementary and Secondary Schools employ 45.4% of teachers and instructors, all other nationally (51,630 jobs) at a median $75,990 a year, followed by Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) (13.4%) and Other Schools and Instruction (7.8%).
| Industry | Employment | Share of occupation | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools NAICS 611100 | 51,630 | 45.4% | $75,990 | * |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) NAICS 999100 | 15,300 | 13.4% | $92,640 | * |
| Other Schools and Instruction NAICS 611600 | 8,820 | 7.8% | $48,930 | * |
| Educational Support Services NAICS 611700 | 7,070 | 6.2% | $50,060 | * |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools NAICS 611300 | 3,230 | 2.8% | $60,820 | * |
Share is the industry's employment over the occupation's national employment (113,790). Industries whose employment BLS withheld are not ranked.
Published medians, May 2021 to May 2025
BLS published a median annual wage of $50,540 for teachers and instructors, all other in May 2021 and $66,140 in May 2025, with employment of 164,650 and 113,790.
| Release | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | $50,540 | * | 164,650 |
| May 2022 | $61,250 | * | 120,480 |
| May 2023 | $64,390 | * | 118,290 |
| May 2024 | $64,690 | * | 125,010 |
| May 2025 | $66,140 | * | 113,790 |
BLS does not design OEWS as a time series: each release pools three years of samples, and occupational classifications, area definitions and estimation methods change between releases, so a difference between two releases is not a measure of change over time. The figures are shown as published, side by side, and nothing is computed from them. See how often OEWS is updated.
Every state, by median wage
50 states and DC publish a row for this occupation. A linked state has its own page with the within-state metro table and comparison; the others appear here only.
| Rank | State | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island profile | * | $130,480 | $31,910 | $187,550 | 410 | 0.83 | 1.13 |
| 2 | Massachusetts profile | * | $100,610 | $49,920 | $114,300 | 830 | 0.23 | 0.31 |
| 3 | Kansas profile | * | $94,520 | $40,670 | $124,200 | 720 | 0.50 | 0.68 |
| 4 | Maryland profile | * | $94,070 | $46,780 | $131,810 | 5,120 | 1.85 | 2.53 |
| 5 | District of Columbia profile | * | $93,040 | $46,730 | $172,040 | 1,050 | 1.49 | 2.04 |
| 6 | California profile | * | $87,460 | $47,680 | $129,120 | 31,010 | 1.70 | 2.33 |
| 7 | Virginia profile | * | $85,280 | $44,320 | $129,220 | 3,020 | 0.74 | 1.00 |
| 8 | Maine profile | * | $84,330 | $45,920 | $106,060 | 240 | 0.37 | 0.51 |
| 9 | New York profile | * | $78,300 | $32,240 | $159,780 | 2,630 | 0.27 | 0.37 |
| 10 | Washington profile | * | $77,720 | $46,970 | $123,840 | 1,370 | 0.39 | 0.53 |
| 11 | Hawaii profile | * | $77,360 | $47,330 | $120,270 | 500 | 0.80 | 1.10 |
| 12 | Illinois profile | * | $76,450 | $36,100 | $110,390 | 1,140 | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| 13 | Colorado profile | * | $76,380 | $38,570 | $112,710 | 1,470 | 0.51 | 0.70 |
| 14 | Alaska profile | * | $76,000 | $46,980 | $116,760 | 150 | 0.46 | 0.63 |
| 15 | New Jersey profile | * | $73,590 | $40,390 | $113,260 | 1,720 | 0.40 | 0.55 |
| 16 | Oklahoma profile | * | $73,320 | $34,750 | $97,470 | 630 | 0.37 | 0.50 |
| 17 | Delaware profile | * | $67,230 | $41,360 | $102,500 | 90 | 0.18 | 0.24 |
| 18 | Mississippi profile | * | $67,200 | $16,640 | $88,710 | 530 | 0.46 | 0.62 |
| 19 | South Dakota profile | * | $67,200 | $24,120 | $103,270 | 180 | 0.39 | 0.53 |
| 20 | New Mexico profile | * | $66,800 | $42,270 | $107,490 | 770 | 0.88 | 1.21 |
| 21 | Alabama profile | * | $66,510 | $36,590 | $98,330 | 1,500 | 0.71 | 0.97 |
| 22 | Oregon profile | * | $65,800 | $33,220 | $135,740 | 1,020 | 0.52 | 0.71 |
| 23 | Nevada profile | * | $65,610 | $31,150 | $98,180 | 1,590 | 1.02 | 1.40 |
| 24 | West Virginia profile | * | $64,140 | $32,230 | $90,180 | 660 | 0.94 | 1.28 |
| 25 | Nebraska profile | * | $62,560 | $28,590 | $89,610 | 130 | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| 26 | Connecticut profile | * | $62,270 | $37,680 | $99,550 | 1,610 | 0.95 | 1.30 |
| 27 | Minnesota profile | * | $61,330 | $44,340 | $97,870 | 1,430 | 0.49 | 0.66 |
| 28 | North Dakota profile | * | $60,420 | $41,250 | $96,220 | 320 | 0.75 | 1.02 |
| 29 | South Carolina profile | * | $60,220 | $31,240 | $90,610 | 1,380 | 0.60 | 0.82 |
| 30 | Georgia profile | * | $60,130 | $34,670 | $99,510 | 16,370 | 3.35 | 4.58 |
| 31 | Louisiana profile | * | $59,460 | $29,790 | $79,430 | 1,960 | 1.01 | 1.38 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania profile | * | $58,420 | $36,910 | $104,000 | 1,480 | 0.24 | 0.33 |
| 33 | Kentucky profile | * | $58,200 | $34,910 | $83,770 | 2,650 | 1.33 | 1.81 |
| 34 | Ohio profile | * | $56,890 | $30,800 | $100,360 | ** | ** | ** |
| 35 | Utah profile | * | $56,280 | $36,560 | $79,620 | 1,560 | 0.90 | 1.23 |
| 36 | Missouri profile | * | $55,870 | $32,430 | $85,510 | 1,950 | 0.67 | 0.91 |
| 37 | Arizona profile | * | $55,270 | $36,730 | $108,350 | 990 | 0.31 | 0.42 |
| 38 | Michigan profile | * | $54,680 | $32,110 | $95,140 | 1,770 | 0.40 | 0.55 |
| 39 | Iowa profile | * | $54,080 | $49,210 | $78,000 | 280 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| 40 | Vermont profile | * | $53,920 | $37,770 | $68,580 | 150 | 0.49 | 0.67 |
| 41 | New Hampshire profile | * | $53,680 | $35,550 | $112,620 | 250 | 0.37 | 0.50 |
| 42 | Idaho profile | * | $53,600 | $33,630 | $91,080 | 290 | 0.34 | 0.47 |
| 43 | Florida profile | * | $51,730 | $31,200 | $86,140 | 7,490 | 0.76 | 1.03 |
| 44 | Wisconsin profile | * | $51,580 | $29,040 | $82,960 | 720 | 0.24 | 0.33 |
| 45 | Texas profile | * | $51,120 | $30,070 | $90,020 | 5,800 | 0.41 | 0.56 |
| 46 | North Carolina profile | * | $50,000 | $37,780 | $92,540 | 3,660 | 0.74 | 1.01 |
| 47 | Tennessee profile | * | $50,000 | $21,070 | $99,570 | 660 | 0.20 | 0.28 |
| 48 | Indiana profile | * | $48,960 | $36,310 | $94,910 | 960 | 0.30 | 0.41 |
| 49 | Montana profile | * | $48,890 | $30,360 | $97,990 | 420 | 0.81 | 1.11 |
| 50 | Arkansas profile | * | $41,940 | $23,070 | $104,000 | 510 | 0.39 | 0.54 |
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Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS 25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other.
*- Wage estimate not available.
**- Employment estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.
- Top industries: nat4d_M2025_dl.xlsx in oesm25in4.zip (BLS OEWS May 2025, national, 4-digit NAICS, cross-ownership). Employment is the industry's rounded total for this occupation; industries whose employment BLS withheld (**) are not ranked. A withheld or top-coded median in that table shows the marker explained above.
- Published medians: national_M2021_dl.xlsx to national_M2024_dl.xlsx in oesm21nat.zip to oesm24nat.zip (BLS OEWS May 2021 to May 2024, national, cross-industry, all ownerships) and the May 2025 spine. Each release is shown as published; nothing is computed between them. A withheld or top-coded cell in that table shows the marker explained above.
Sources
- BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018, definition of 25-3099, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- O*NET 30.1 Database, 25-3099.00, National Center for O*NET Development, USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0).
- OEWS May 2025 national industry-specific estimates, 4-digit NAICS (oesm25in4.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2021 national estimates (oesm21nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2022 national estimates (oesm22nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2023 national estimates (oesm23nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2024 national estimates (oesm24nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2025 national estimates (oesm25nat.zip), the site's data spine, US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
Includes information from O*NET 30.1 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Description written 2026-10-17 in our own words from the sources above.