Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Job Outlook
Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Projected Growth
-2.0%
2024–2034
Annual Openings
40,500
projected per year
Outlook Rating
Little or no changeWhat This Means
Employment of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is projected to decline +2.0% from 2024 to 2034.
About 40,500 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.
The median annual wage for this occupation was $62,970 as of the latest data. About 620,370 people were employed in this role.
Typical Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's Degree