How Much Does an Elementary School Teacher Make? Elementary School Teachers made a median salary of $61,690 in 2022. The best-paid 25% made $78,860 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $49,120.

A school's rank in its district is based entirely on its state rank. For example, if the highest-ranked elementary school in a school district is No. 30 in its state, then that school is ranked No.