High School Teachers
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Education / Teaching
High School
High school teachers teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market.
High school teachers work in schools. They work during school hours but may also work evenings and weekends to prepare lessons and grade papers. Most do not teach during the summer.
High school teachers typically have at least a bachelor’s degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state‑issued certification or license, which may require an academic background in the subject(s) they will be certified to teach.
The median annual wage for high school teachers was $64,580 in May 2024.
Employment of high school teachers is projected to decline 2 percent from 2024 to 2034.
Despite declining employment, about 66,200 openings for high school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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