What are the main factors that influence a 1st-3rd Grade Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for 1st-3rd Grade Teacher?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for 1st-3rd Grade Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A 1st-3rd Grade Teacher's salary?

A 1st-3rd Grade Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,011 for beginners, reaching about $52,071 at mid-level, and approach $54,985 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 1st-3rd Grade Teacher?

1st-3rd Grade Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 1st-3rd Grade Teacher roles are District of Columbia $59,702, California $59,475, Massachusetts $58,683. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 1st-3rd Grade Teacher roles make?

Salaries for 1st-3rd Grade Teacher level roles vary by specialization: 1st Grade Teacher: $64,157; 2nd Grade Teacher: $61,147; 4th Grade Teacher: $59,064; 5th Grade Teacher: $55,848; 6th Grade Teacher: $55,551.

1st-3rd Grade Teacher Salary in Wisconsin

How much does a 1st-3rd Grade Teacher make in Wisconsin? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 1st-3rd Grade Teacher in Wisconsin is $53,042 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a 1st-3rd Grade Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,405
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,852 to $60,037
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,305

10% $39,305

50% (Median) $53,042

90% $66,405

1st-3rd Grade Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,037	$5,003	$1,155	$29
Average	$53,042	$4,420	$1,020	$26
25th Percentile	$45,852	$3,821	$882	$22

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Key Factors That Influence 1st-3rd Grade Teacher Salaries

A 1st-3rd Grade Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 1st-3rd Grade Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 1st-3rd Grade Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,011
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,245
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,071
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,791
Expert (over 8 years): $54,985

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level 1st-3rd Grade Teacher	less than 1 year	$49,011
Early Career Level 1st-3rd Grade Teacher	1-2 years	$49,245
Mid-Level Level 1st-3rd Grade Teacher	2-4 years	$52,071
Senior-Level Level 1st-3rd Grade Teacher	5-8 years	$54,791
Expert Level 1st-3rd Grade Teacher	over 8 years	$54,985

How Do 1st-3rd Grade Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract 1st-3rd Grade Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,702.
California: $59,475.
Massachusetts: $58,683.

District of Columbia $59,702 California $59,475 Massachusetts $58,683 Washington $58,467 New Jersey $58,445 Alaska $58,370 Connecticut $57,626 New York $57,324

Hawaii $56,359 Rhode Island $55,906 Maryland $55,598 Minnesota $55,178 Colorado $55,016 Illinois $54,962 Oregon $54,757 Delaware $54,606

New Hampshire $54,511 Virginia $54,299 Pennsylvania $53,679 Nevada $53,366 North Dakota $53,264 Michigan $53,102 Wisconsin $53,042 Vermont $52,924

Texas $52,595 Maine $52,573 Arizona $52,541 Ohio $52,503 Georgia $52,007 Indiana $51,759 Wyoming $51,711 Utah $51,635

Iowa $51,603 Kansas $51,344 Louisiana $51,268 North Carolina $51,242 Missouri $51,231 Florida $51,020 Montana $50,907 Nebraska $50,799

Kentucky $50,740 South Carolina $50,524 Tennessee $50,390 Idaho $50,336 New Mexico $49,942 Oklahoma $49,856 Alabama $49,538 South Dakota $49,004

Arkansas $48,713 West Virginia $48,556 Mississippi $48,087

Top Paying Cities for 1st-3rd Grade Teacher

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Green Lake: $51,595
Greenville: $52,086
Hancock: $51,139

Green Lake, WI $51,595

Greenville, WI $52,086

Hancock, WI $51,139

Hortonville, WI $51,976

Iola, WI $51,366

King, WI $51,759

Larsen, WI $51,881

Leopolis, WI $51,302

Manawa, WI $51,556

Marion, WI $51,397

Menasha, WI $52,129

Neenah, WI $52,034

Neshkoro, WI $51,410

New London, WI $51,762

Ogdensburg, WI $51,440

Omro, WI $51,694

Pickett, WI $51,737

Pine River, WI $51,537

Plainfield, WI $51,233

Poy Sippi, WI $51,573

Princeton, WI $51,472

Readfield, WI $51,829

Redgranite, WI $51,587

Ripon, WI $51,686

Rosendale, WI $51,712

Saxeville, WI $51,480

Scandinavia, WI $51,407

Tilleda, WI $51,224

Van Dyne, WI $51,776

Waukau, WI $51,686

Waupaca, WI $51,548

Wautoma, WI $51,428

Weyauwega, WI $51,636

Wild Rose, WI $51,443

Winnebago, WI $51,895

Winneconne, WI $51,774

Wilson, WI $52,623

Boyd, WI $51,260

Cadott, WI $51,297

Chetek, WI $51,158

Chippewa Falls, WI $51,407

Colfax, WI $51,345

Conrath, WI $51,055

Cornell, WI $51,187

Dallas, WI $51,452

Downing, WI $52,377

Downsville, WI $51,996

Durand, WI $51,946

Eau Galle, WI $51,831

Eleva, WI $51,463

Elk Mound, WI $51,349

Elmwood, WI $52,330

Fairchild, WI $51,400

Fall Creek, WI $51,430

Gilmanton, WI $51,697

Holcombe, WI $51,099

Humbird, WI $51,343

Independence, WI $51,548

Jim Falls, WI $51,230

Knapp, WI $52,349

Maiden Rock, WI $52,413

Menomonie, WI $51,947

Merrillan, WI $51,272

Mondovi, WI $51,567

Nelson, WI $52,182

New Auburn, WI $51,138

Osseo, WI $51,583

Pepin, WI $52,593

Pigeon Falls, WI $51,698

Plum City, WI $52,342

Prairie Farm, WI $51,896

Ridgeland, WI $51,618

Rock Falls, WI $51,371

Sand Creek, WI $51,166

Sheldon, WI $51,033

Spring Valley, WI $52,659

Stanley, WI $51,274

Stockholm, WI $52,716

Strum, WI $51,549

Thorp, WI $51,250

Wheeler, WI $51,730

Whitehall, WI $51,481

Spooner, WI $51,017

Almena, WI $51,731

Ashland, WI $50,966

Balsam Lake, WI $52,575

Barron, WI $51,407

Barronett, WI $51,039

Bayfield, WI $50,967

Benoit, WI $50,893

Birchwood, WI $50,948

Brill, WI $51,161

Bruce, WI $51,006

Brule, WI $51,443

Cable, WI $50,789

Cameron, WI $51,174

Centuria, WI $52,863

Comstock, WI $51,872

Cornucopia, WI $51,035

Couderay, WI $50,814

Cumberland, WI $51,491

Danbury, WI $51,322

Drummond, WI $50,940

Edgewater, WI $50,918

Exeland, WI $50,852

Foxboro, WI $51,625

Frederic, WI $51,776

Gordon, WI $51,197

Grand View, WI $50,836

Grantsburg, WI $52,091

Haugen, WI $51,216

Hawthorne, WI $51,611

Hayward, WI $50,852

Herbster, WI $51,105

Hertel, WI $51,031

High Bridge, WI $50,890

Iron River, WI $51,256

Ladysmith, WI $51,010

Lake Nebagamon, WI $51,497

La Pointe, WI $50,880

Luck, WI $52,376

Maple, WI $51,618

Marengo, WI $50,869

Mason, WI $50,876

Mikana, WI $51,155

Milltown, WI $52,594

Minong, WI $51,174

Odanah, WI $51,082

Ojibwa, WI $50,764

Glidden, WI $50,783

Harshaw, WI $51,019

Hawkins, WI $50,922

Hazelhurst, WI $51,027

Heafford Junction, WI $51,070

Hurley, WI $50,924

Iron Belt, WI $50,830

Kennan, WI $50,930

Lac Du Flambeau, WI $51,013

Lake Tomahawk, WI $51,042

Land O Lakes, WI $50,974

Laona, WI $51,002

Long Lake, WI $50,862

Mc Naughton, WI $51,048

Manitowish Waters, WI $50,970

Mellen, WI $50,804

Mercer, WI $50,880

Minocqua, WI $51,067

Montreal, WI $50,938

Park Falls, WI $50,918

Phelps, WI $50,973

Phillips, WI $50,941

Prentice, WI $50,980

Presque Isle, WI $50,949

Saint Germain, WI $51,077

Saxon, WI $50,849

Sayner, WI $51,007

Star Lake, WI $50,875

Three Lakes, WI $51,017

Tony, WI $51,003

Tripoli, WI $50,894

Upson, WI $50,678

Wabeno, WI $51,006

Woodruff, WI $51,088

La Crosse, WI $50,729

Alma, WI $52,022

Alma Center, WI $51,336

Arcadia, WI $51,524

Arkdale, WI $51,142

Bangor, WI $50,840

Black River Falls, WI $51,169

Blair, WI $51,325

Camp Douglas, WI $51,217

Cashton, WI $50,895

Cataract, WI $50,977

Chaseburg, WI $50,813

Cochrane, WI $51,932

Coon Valley, WI $50,792

De Soto, WI $50,901

Dodge, WI $51,379

Eastman, WI $51,045

Ettrick, WI $50,998

Ferryville, WI $50,984

Fountain City, WI $51,707

Galesville, WI $51,154

Gays Mills, WI $51,143

Genoa, WI $50,851

Hillsboro, WI $51,326

Hixton, WI $51,335

Holmen, WI $50,847

Hustler, WI $51,404

Kendall, WI $51,263

La Farge, WI $51,184

Lynxville, WI $51,050

Mather, WI $51,155

Melrose, WI $50,989

Millston, WI $51,046

Mindoro, WI $50,883

Mount Sterling, WI $51,227

Necedah, WI $51,161

Norwalk, WI $50,956

Oakdale, WI $51,219

Onalaska, WI $50,768

Ontario, WI $51,179

Readstown, WI $51,126

Rockland, WI $50,831

Seneca, WI $51,278

Soldiers Grove, WI $51,182

Sparta, WI $50,936

Steuben, WI $51,137

Stoddard, WI $50,771

Taylor, WI $51,224

Tomah, WI $51,245

Trempealeau, WI $51,147

Palmyra, WI $52,303

Tunnel City, WI $51,220

Viola, WI $51,216

Viroqua, WI $50,896

Warrens, WI $51,140

Westby, WI $50,871

West Salem, WI $50,794

Wilton, WI $51,217

Eau Claire, WI $51,548

Altoona, WI $51,618

Arkansaw, WI $52,159

Augusta, WI $51,419

Bay City, WI $52,633

Bloomer, WI $51,242

Boyceville, WI $52,050

Glen Flora, WI $50,920

Wales, WI $53,019

Bagley, WI $51,054

Beetown, WI $51,105

Benton, WI $51,307

Bloomington, WI $51,114

Boscobel, WI $51,224

Cassville, WI $51,053

Cuba City, WI $51,216

Dickeyville, WI $51,259

Fennimore, WI $51,286

Glen Haven, WI $51,025

Hazel Green, WI $51,133

Kieler, WI $51,273

Lancaster, WI $51,169

Mount Hope, WI $51,106

Patch Grove, WI $51,291

Platteville, WI $51,387

Potosi, WI $51,067

Prairie Du Chien, WI $51,178

Sinsinawa, WI $51,112

Stitzer, WI $51,270

Wauzeka, WI $51,132

Woodman, WI $51,075

Portage, WI $52,200

Adams, WI $51,377

Arlington, WI $52,728

Baraboo, WI $52,205

Beaver Dam, WI $52,158

Brandon, WI $51,602

Briggsville, WI $51,876

Burnett, WI $51,806

Cambria, WI $52,127

Cazenovia, WI $51,419

Columbus, WI $52,569

Dalton, WI $51,830

Dellwood, WI $51,204

Doylestown, WI $52,487

Elroy, WI $51,277

Endeavor, WI $51,810

Fairwater, WI $51,703

Fall River, WI $52,420

Fox Lake, WI $51,900

Friendship, WI $51,222

Friesland, WI $52,061

Grand Marsh, WI $51,399

Hillpoint, WI $51,719

Kingston, WI $51,879

Lake Delton, WI $52,013

La Valle, WI $51,490

Lime Ridge, WI $51,683

Loganville, WI $51,838

Lyndon Station, WI $51,559

Markesan, WI $51,629

Marquette, WI $51,807

Mauston, WI $51,364

Montello, WI $51,628

New Lisbon, WI $51,223

North Freedom, WI $52,230

Oxford, WI $51,636

Packwaukee, WI $51,842

Pardeeville, WI $52,232

Poynette, WI $52,563

Randolph, WI $52,126

Reedsburg, WI $51,823

Rio, WI $52,507

Rock Springs, WI $51,892

Union Center, WI $51,509

Waupun, WI $51,710

Westfield, WI $51,388

Wisconsin Dells, WI $51,799

Wonewoc, WI $51,314

Wyocena, WI $52,349

Amery, WI $52,877

Baldwin, WI $53,195

Beldenville, WI $53,096

Clayton, WI $52,185

Clear Lake, WI $52,605

Cushing, WI $52,698

Deer Park, WI $52,983

Dresser, WI $53,340

East Ellsworth, WI $52,962

Ellsworth, WI $53,048

Glenwood City, WI $52,722

Hager City, WI $53,184

Hammond, WI $53,821

Hudson, WI $54,673

New Richmond, WI $53,951

Osceola, WI $54,090

Prescott, WI $54,239

River Falls, WI $54,171

Roberts, WI $54,156

Saint Croix Falls, WI $53,024

Somerset, WI $54,459

Star Prairie, WI $53,808

Pell Lake, WI $52,161

Pleasant Prairie, WI $52,210

Powers Lake, WI $52,250

Rochester, WI $52,461

Salem, WI $52,292

Silver Lake, WI $52,305

Somers, WI $52,146

South Milwaukee, WI $53,689

Springfield, WI $52,184

Sturtevant, WI $52,156

Sullivan, WI $52,426

Trevor, WI $52,317

Twin Lakes, WI $52,294

Union Grove, WI $52,269

Walworth, WI $52,074

Radisson, WI $50,829

Waterford, WI $52,737

Waukesha, WI $53,538

Whitewater, WI $52,005

Williams Bay, WI $52,024

Wilmot, WI $52,314

Woodworth, WI $52,250

Zenda, WI $52,021

Milwaukee, WI $53,981

Saint Francis, WI $53,957

Racine, WI $52,120

Afton, WI $51,969

Albany, WI $52,323

Arena, WI $52,341

Argyle, WI $52,031

Avalon, WI $51,976

Avoca, WI $51,678

Barneveld, WI $52,345

Belleville, WI $52,668

Belmont, WI $51,530

Beloit, WI $51,921

Black Earth, WI $52,671

Blanchardville, WI $52,168

Blue Mounds, WI $52,515

Blue River, WI $51,205

Brodhead, WI $51,966

Brooklyn, WI $52,694

Browntown, WI $51,623

Cambridge, WI $52,668

Gile, WI $51,095

Clinton, WI $52,007

Wausau, WI $51,264

Marshfield, WI $51,286

Abbotsford, WI $51,236

Amherst, WI $51,372

Amherst Junction, WI $51,314

Aniwa, WI $51,063

Antigo, WI $51,114

Arpin, WI $51,185

Athens, WI $51,118

Auburndale, WI $51,160

Babcock, WI $51,080

Birnamwood, WI $51,094

Blenker, WI $51,153

Bowler, WI $51,193

Brokaw, WI $51,196

Bryant, WI $51,003

Chili, WI $51,224

Colby, WI $51,208

Curtiss, WI $51,185

Custer, WI $51,242

Deerbrook, WI $51,000

Dorchester, WI $51,188

Edgar, WI $51,158

Eland, WI $51,152

Elcho, WI $51,025

Elderon, WI $51,183

Elton, WI $51,069

Galloway, WI $51,231

Gilman, WI $51,073

Jump River, WI $51,028

Gleason, WI $51,011

Granton, WI $51,222

Greenwood, WI $51,248

Hannibal, WI $51,064

Hatley, WI $51,132

Hewitt, WI $51,378

Irma, WI $51,034

Junction City, WI $51,133

Loyal, WI $51,243

Lublin, WI $51,116

Marathon, WI $51,149

Mattoon, WI $51,251

Medford, WI $51,133

Merrill, WI $51,116

Milladore, WI $51,151

Mosinee, WI $51,184

Neillsville, WI $51,292

Nekoosa, WI $51,202

Nelsonville, WI $51,426

Ogema, WI $50,995

Owen, WI $51,196

Pearson, WI $50,983

Pelican Lake, WI $50,986

Phlox, WI $51,213

Woodville, WI $52,901

Houlton, WI $54,807

Abrams, WI $51,266

Amberg, WI $50,956

Armstrong Creek, WI $50,969

Athelstane, WI $50,989

Black Creek, WI $51,821

Bonduel, WI $51,408

Brillion, WI $51,775

Cecil, WI $51,329

Coleman, WI $51,222

Combined Locks, WI $52,165

Crivitz, WI $51,129

De Pere, WI $51,376

Dunbar, WI $50,935

Fence, WI $50,881

Florence, WI $50,956

Forest Junction, WI $51,923

Gillett, WI $51,292

Goodman, WI $50,967

Greenleaf, WI $51,573

Green Valley, WI $51,306

Gresham, WI $51,273

Hilbert, WI $51,903

Kaukauna, WI $52,101

Freedom, WI $52,036

Keshena, WI $51,328

Kimberly, WI $52,168

Krakow, WI $51,306

Lakewood, WI $51,051

Lena, WI $51,257

Little Chute, WI $52,166

Little Suamico, WI $51,253

Marinette, WI $51,286

Mountain, WI $51,080

Neopit, WI $51,203

Niagara, WI $51,012

Nichols, WI $51,592

Oconto, WI $51,252

Oconto Falls, WI $51,280

Oneida, WI $51,311

Pembine, WI $50,979

Peshtigo, WI $51,243

Porterfield, WI $51,109

Potter, WI $51,802

Pound, WI $51,166

Pulaski, WI $51,325

Pickerel, WI $51,031

Pittsville, WI $51,147

Plover, WI $51,319

Port Edwards, WI $51,346

Rib Lake, WI $51,065

Ringle, WI $51,116

Rosholt, WI $51,221

Rothschild, WI $51,312

Rudolph, WI $51,168

Schofield, WI $51,270

Spencer, WI $51,233

Stetsonville, WI $51,156

Stevens Point, WI $51,297

Stratford, WI $51,190

Summit Lake, WI $51,040

Tigerton, WI $51,272

Tomahawk, WI $51,072

Unity, WI $51,193

Vesper, WI $51,175

Westboro, WI $50,999

White Lake, WI $51,025

Willard, WI $51,237

Wisconsin Rapids, WI $51,266

Withee, WI $51,165

Wittenberg, WI $51,210

Rhinelander, WI $51,100

Argonne, WI $50,936

Boulder Junction, WI $50,968

Brantwood, WI $50,921

Butternut, WI $50,838

Catawba, WI $50,937

Clam Lake, WI $50,661

Conover, WI $50,995

Crandon, WI $51,074

Eagle River, WI $51,071

Fifield, WI $50,904

Poplar, WI $51,693

Port Wing, WI $51,268

Seymour, WI $51,530

Oak Creek, WI $53,326

Adell, WI $52,284

Allenton, WI $52,475

Ashippun, WI $52,644

Belgium, WI $52,797

Brookfield, WI $53,862

Brownsville, WI $51,763

Butler, WI $53,893

Campbellsport, WI $52,019

Cascade, WI $51,975

Cedarburg, WI $53,403

Cedar Grove, WI $52,554

Chilton, WI $51,804

Cleveland, WI $51,597

Clyman, WI $52,232

Colgate, WI $53,317

Delafield, WI $52,998

Eden, WI $51,747

Elkhart Lake, WI $51,743

Fredonia, WI $52,784

Germantown, WI $53,539

Glenbeulah, WI $51,718

Grafton, WI $53,412

Greenbush, WI $51,716

Hartford, WI $52,847

Hartland, WI $53,159

Hingham, WI $52,201

Horicon, WI $52,080

Hubertus, WI $53,246

Hustisford, WI $52,289

Iron Ridge, WI $52,366

Ixonia, WI $52,529

Jackson, WI $53,251

Johnson Creek, WI $52,367

Juneau, WI $52,079

Kewaskum, WI $52,497

Kiel, WI $51,652

Kohler, WI $51,875

Lannon, WI $53,614

Lebanon, WI $52,339

Lomira, WI $52,006

Malone, WI $51,760

Mayville, WI $52,023

Menomonee Falls, WI $53,694

Merton, WI $53,246

Mount Calvary, WI $51,804

Nashotah, WI $52,986

Neosho, WI $52,548

Newburg, WI $52,998

New Holstein, WI $51,731

Newton, WI $51,548

North Lake, WI $53,431

Oakfield, WI $51,667

Oconomowoc, WI $52,778

Okauchee, WI $52,928

Oostburg, WI $52,296

Pewaukee, WI $53,389

Plymouth, WI $51,813

Port Washington, WI $53,089

Random Lake, WI $52,533

Richfield, WI $53,275

Rubicon, WI $52,639

Saint Cloud, WI $51,799

Saukville, WI $53,155

Sheboygan, WI $52,024

Sheboygan Falls, WI $51,849

Slinger, WI $53,013

Stockbridge, WI $51,920

Sussex, WI $53,430

West Bend, WI $52,738

Theresa, WI $52,317

Thiensville, WI $53,797

Waldo, WI $52,154

Watertown, WI $52,302

Mequon, WI $53,659

Woodland, WI $52,413

Bassett, WI $52,295

Benet Lake, WI $52,246

Big Bend, WI $53,110

Bristol, WI $52,252

Burlington, WI $52,350

Caledonia, WI $52,546

Camp Lake, WI $52,310

Cudahy, WI $53,915

Darien, WI $52,063

Delavan, WI $52,041

Dousman, WI $52,635

Eagle, WI $52,538

Cobb, WI $51,706

Cottage Grove, WI $52,970

Cross Plains, WI $52,838

Dane, WI $52,834

Darlington, WI $51,677

Deerfield, WI $52,825

De Forest, WI $52,894

Dodgeville, WI $51,938

Edgerton, WI $52,553

Edmund, WI $51,820

Evansville, WI $52,409

Footville, WI $52,081

Fort Atkinson, WI $52,327

Gotham, WI $51,937

Gratiot, WI $51,446

Hanover, WI $52,070

Highland, WI $51,637

Hollandale, WI $52,251

Janesville, WI $52,111

Shawano, WI $51,358

Sherwood, WI $52,056

Shiocton, WI $51,690

Sobieski, WI $51,261

Suamico, WI $51,247

Suring, WI $51,183

Townsend, WI $51,074

Wausaukee, WI $51,044

Wrightstown, WI $51,902

Zachow, WI $51,345

Algoma, WI $51,251

Baileys Harbor, WI $51,110

Brussels, WI $51,245

Casco, WI $51,256

Collins, WI $51,657

Denmark, WI $51,316

Egg Harbor, WI $51,150

Ellison Bay, WI $51,063

Ephraim, WI $51,150

Fish Creek, WI $51,116

Forestville, WI $51,246

Francis Creek, WI $51,376

Kellnersville, WI $51,410

Kewaunee, WI $51,280

Luxemburg, WI $51,257

Manitowoc, WI $51,472

Maplewood, WI $51,237

Maribel, WI $51,377

Mishicot, WI $51,334

New Franken, WI $51,249

Reedsville, WI $51,514

Saint Nazianz, WI $51,616

Sister Bay, WI $51,120

Sturgeon Bay, WI $51,255

Tisch Mills, WI $51,311

Two Rivers, WI $51,330

Valders, WI $51,591

Washington Island, WI $51,033

Whitelaw, WI $51,412

Green Bay, WI $51,242

East Troy, WI $52,538

Elkhorn, WI $52,177

Elm Grove, WI $53,893

Fontana, WI $52,054

Franksville, WI $52,511

Genesee Depot, WI $52,916

Genoa City, WI $52,202

Greendale, WI $53,854

Hales Corners, WI $53,762

Franklin, WI $53,452

Helenville, WI $52,243

Honey Creek, WI $52,374

Kansasville, WI $52,356

Kenosha, WI $52,133

New Berlin, WI $53,594

Lake Geneva, WI $52,025

Lyons, WI $52,305

Mukwonago, WI $52,859

Muskego, WI $53,194

New Munster, WI $52,311

North Prairie, WI $52,831

Fremont, WI $51,733

Rice Lake, WI $51,114

Sarona, WI $50,989

Shell Lake, WI $51,033

Siren, WI $51,549

Solon Springs, WI $51,259

South Range, WI $51,743

Springbrook, WI $50,891

Stone Lake, WI $50,910

Superior, WI $51,798

Trego, WI $50,945

Turtle Lake, WI $52,099

Wascott, WI $51,208

Washburn, WI $51,011

Webster, WI $51,073

Weyerhaeuser, WI $50,990

Winter, WI $50,747

Oshkosh, WI $51,869

Almond, WI $51,308

Appleton, WI $52,169

Bancroft, WI $51,148

Bear Creek, WI $51,607

Berlin, WI $51,642

Big Falls, WI $51,487

Butte Des Morts, WI $51,842

Caroline, WI $51,348

Clintonville, WI $51,481

Coloma, WI $51,173

Dale, WI $51,936

Eldorado, WI $51,746

Embarrass, WI $51,464

Eureka, WI $51,656

Fond Du Lac, WI $51,997

Jefferson, WI $52,284

Juda, WI $51,902

Lake Mills, WI $52,534

Linden, WI $51,766

Livingston, WI $51,500

Lodi, WI $52,666

Lone Rock, WI $51,780

Lowell, WI $52,330

Mc Farland, WI $53,029

Marshall, WI $52,768

Mazomanie, WI $52,644

Merrimac, WI $52,436

Middleton, WI $52,991

Milton, WI $52,134

Mineral Point, WI $51,788

Monroe, WI $51,870

Montfort, WI $51,522

Monticello, WI $52,263

Morrisonville, WI $52,839

Mount Horeb, WI $52,591

Muscoda, WI $51,435

New Glarus, WI $52,477

Oregon, WI $52,941

Orfordville, WI $52,021

Plain, WI $51,938

Prairie Du Sac, WI $52,464

Reeseville, WI $52,436

Rewey, WI $51,558

Richland Center, WI $51,383

Ridgeway, WI $52,311

Sauk City, WI $52,479

Sextonville, WI $51,855

Sharon, WI $52,051

Shullsburg, WI $51,347

South Wayne, WI $51,555

Spring Green, WI $52,138

Stoughton, WI $52,840

Sun Prairie, WI $52,894

Verona, WI $52,879

Waterloo, WI $52,605

Waunakee, WI $53,012

Windsor, WI $52,978

Woodford, WI $51,861

Madison, WI $53,123

1st-3rd Grade Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 1st-3rd Grade Teacher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, 1st-3rd Grade Teacher positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view 1st-3rd Grade Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a 1st-3rd Grade Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$63,651	$31.0	20%
Software & Networking	$63,651	$31.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$58,347	$28.0	10%

1st-3rd Grade Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 1st-3rd Grade Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$45,852

Average $53,042/year

$60,037

$3,821

Average $4,420/month

$5,003

$882

Average $1,020/week

$1,155

$22

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,037	$5,003	$1,155	$29
Average	$53,042	$4,420	$1,020	$26
25th Percentile	$45,852	$3,821	$882	$22

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