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For both kindergarten and elementary school teachers, Alaska, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and California are the five highest-paying states in the nation. Rhode Island reported the highest average salary for kindergarten teachers, $71,820, compared to the national average of $52,350.
Teachers gravitate towards careers in education for the passion of working with children, not the salaries. However, there are teachers in five states that make more than the rest. Surprisingly, elementary, middle, and secondary teachers all rank different for top five highest paying states. Click the links below to go directly to your level of interest or browse each page to compare salaries and states in each level. Top 5 Highest Paying States for Elementary School Teachers. Top 5 Highest Paying States for Middle School Teachers. Top 5 Highest Paying States for High School Teachers. Save time in your search for a degree program. Use Teaching's School Finder to locate schools online and in your area.