Only one US state pays teachers an average of 6 figures. See how much teachers make in every state.

Only one US state pays teachers an average of 6 figures. See how much teachers make in every state.

California pays teachers the highest average salary in the country.MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images/MediaNews Group via Getty ImagesTeacher pay varies widely across the 50 US states and Washington, DC.California pays teachers the most, providing them with an average salary of $103,552 in 2024-2025.Teachers in California make nearly double what teachers in Mississippi make on average.Many people consider public school teach…