Compare 32 careers in elementary schools — salaries by state, education requirements and career paths — built on federal BLS and NCES data.
32 role profiles with pay, requirements and a typical day
Adjust 32 salaries for your state and experience
17,536 districts with enrollment, schools and links
Degrees, licenses and state certification requirements for each role
How roles connect, from entry-level positions to school leadership
Employment growth, openings and demand by role
Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics; NCES Common Core of Data
Pennsylvania law still sets the minimum teacher salary at $18,500, a number written in 1988. Here is what the floor covers, what Pennsylvania teachers actually earn, and where the push for $60,000 stands.
New York school counselors earn a median of $71,610, twelfth-highest in the country, with a range from about $46,000 to $124,000. Here is how pay differs by region, what New York City pays by step in 2026-27, and how certification affects your start.
Florida school employees pick between a traditional pension and a 401(k)-style account within eight months of hire, and most never choose at all. Here is how each plan works, what the 2026 rate bill changed, and what the decision is actually worth.