Elementary School Teachers

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Occupation Description

Elementary school teachers teach students basic educational, social, and other seminal skills in public or private schools at the elementary level of education.

Estimated Income

All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

1360380

Job Openings By 2025

573200

Growth Rate

16.8%

Required Education

Bachelor's degree
Specific Programs:
Bachelors in Education

Required Work Experience

None

Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth