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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$61,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
—/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
6,850
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,507 #36 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Idaho, explained

Elementary school teachers in Idaho earn a median of $61,600 per year (— per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $45,940, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $80,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $61,600 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $61,600 is worth about $64,507 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #36 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,940
$22.09/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,600
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,710
$38.80/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $61,600 $64,507 —
Washington $102,350 $95,643 −$40,750
Oregon $77,130 $74,622 −$15,530
Utah $74,810 $75,670 −$13,210
Nevada $65,040 $65,054 −$3,440
Wyoming $61,150 $65,972 +$450
Montana $57,530 $60,785 +$4,070

Elementary School Teacher in Idaho: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Idaho?

Elementary school teachers in Idaho earn a median of $61,600 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Idaho pay elementary school teachers well?

At $61,600, Idaho pays 4% below the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 6,850 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

Washington · $102,350 California · $99,650 District of Columbia · $96,580 Massachusetts · $94,000 Rhode Island · $90,930 New York · $85,760 Connecticut · $80,600 Alaska · $79,260 New Jersey · $78,200 Maryland · $77,680 Ohio · $77,370 Oregon · $77,130

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