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Teacher Starting Salary by State: 2024-25 Averages for All 50 StatesTeacher starting salary by state for 2024-25: Washington is highest at $60,658 and Montana lowest at $36,682. See all 50 states and state minimums.
Which State Pays Teachers the Most? 2024-25 Rankings for All 50 StatesCalifornia pays teachers the most at $103,552 (2024-25 average), followed by New York and Washington; Mississippi pays least at $54,975.