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Entry Level Teacher (National)

Average salary $47,162  ·  from 12 active job market data points · Updated Mar 28, 2026

$40k–$40k
Entry Level
Typical salary range  ·  0–3 years experience
Purchasing Power
74
26% less purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
+6%
6% more open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+100%
100% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
1.4/10
1.4/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio

Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Teacher

Entry
$40k–$50k
classroom management lesson planning communication skills
Mid
$50k–$60k
IEP development data analysis collaborative teaching
Senior
$60k–$80k
advanced behavioral strategies specialized curriculum design
All Levels
adaptability

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