What are the main factors that influence a 8th Grade Science 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 8th Grade Science Teacher?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for 8th Grade Science Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A 8th Grade Science Teacher's salary?

A 8th Grade Science Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,262 for beginners, reaching about $53,400 at mid-level, and approach $56,389 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 8th Grade Science Teacher?

8th Grade Science Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 8th Grade Science Teacher roles are District of Columbia $62,445, California $62,208, Massachusetts $61,379. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 8th Grade Science Teacher roles make?

Salaries for 8th Grade Science Teacher level roles vary by specialization: 8th Grade History Teacher: $59,240; 8th Grade Teacher: $58,099; 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher: $57,717; 8th Grade English Teacher: $57,567; 8th Grade SS Teacher: $56,762.

8th Grade Science Teacher Salary in Georgia

How much does a 8th Grade Science Teacher make in Georgia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 8th Grade Science Teacher in Georgia is $54,397 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a 8th Grade Science Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,102
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,022 to $61,570
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,309

10% $40,309

50% (Median) $54,397

90% $68,102

8th Grade Science Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,570	$5,131	$1,184	$30
Average	$54,397	$4,533	$1,046	$26
25th Percentile	$47,022	$3,919	$904	$23

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Key Factors That Influence 8th Grade Science Teacher Salaries

A 8th Grade Science 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 8th Grade Science Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 8th Grade Science 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): $50,262
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,502
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,400
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,190
Expert (over 8 years): $56,389

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level 8th Grade Science Teacher	less than 1 year	$50,262
Early Career Level 8th Grade Science Teacher	1-2 years	$50,502
Mid-Level Level 8th Grade Science Teacher	2-4 years	$53,400
Senior-Level Level 8th Grade Science Teacher	5-8 years	$56,190
Expert Level 8th Grade Science Teacher	over 8 years	$56,389

How Do 8th Grade Science 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 8th Grade Science Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,445.
California: $62,208.
Massachusetts: $61,379.

District of Columbia $62,445 California $62,208 Massachusetts $61,379 Washington $61,153 New Jersey $61,131 Alaska $61,052 Connecticut $60,273 New York $59,958

Hawaii $58,948 Rhode Island $58,474 Maryland $58,153 Minnesota $57,713 Colorado $57,544 Illinois $57,487 Oregon $57,273 Delaware $57,115

New Hampshire $57,016 Virginia $56,794 Pennsylvania $56,145 Nevada $55,818 North Dakota $55,711 Michigan $55,542 Wisconsin $55,479 Vermont $55,355

Texas $55,011 Maine $54,989 Arizona $54,955 Ohio $54,916 Georgia $54,397 Indiana $54,137 Wyoming $54,086 Utah $54,007

Iowa $53,974 Kansas $53,703 Louisiana $53,624 North Carolina $53,596 Missouri $53,584 Florida $53,365 Montana $53,246 Nebraska $53,133

Kentucky $53,071 South Carolina $52,846 Tennessee $52,705 Idaho $52,648 New Mexico $52,237 Oklahoma $52,146 Alabama $51,814 South Dakota $51,255

Arkansas $50,951 West Virginia $50,787 Mississippi $50,296

Top Paying Cities for 8th Grade Science 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:

Attapulgus: $50,441
Kennesaw: $54,397
Kingston: $51,871

Attapulgus, GA $50,441

Kennesaw, GA $54,397

Kingston, GA $51,871

Lebanon, GA $53,798

Lindale, GA $51,511

Marble Hill, GA $52,247

Mount Berry, GA $51,209

Mount Zion, GA $52,340

Nelson, GA $52,992

Rockmart, GA $52,976

Rome, GA $51,379

Roopville, GA $51,844

Rydal, GA $52,115

Shannon, GA $51,325

Silver Creek, GA $51,750

Talking Rock, GA $51,573

Tallapoosa, GA $51,842

Tate, GA $52,466

Taylorsville, GA $53,020

Temple, GA $53,306

Villa Rica, GA $53,698

Waco, GA $52,003

Waleska, GA $52,670

White, GA $52,833

Whitesburg, GA $53,369

Winston, GA $53,890

Woodstock, GA $54,208

Barnesville, GA $51,116

Brooks, GA $52,792

Concord, GA $51,454

Experiment, GA $52,914

Fairburn, GA $54,605

Fayetteville, GA $54,507

Flovilla, GA $51,382

Franklin, GA $51,383

Gay, GA $51,614

Glenn, GA $51,384

Grantville, GA $51,875

Greenville, GA $51,103

Griffin, GA $53,079

Hampton, GA $53,921

Haralson, GA $52,563

Hogansville, GA $51,306

Jackson, GA $52,044

Jenkinsburg, GA $52,584

Jonesboro, GA $54,713

Lagrange, GA $50,836

Manor, GA $50,090

Mershon, GA $50,074

Millwood, GA $50,078

Nahunta, GA $50,611

Nicholls, GA $50,136

Odum, GA $50,271

Offerman, GA $50,269

Patterson, GA $50,121

Saint Marys, GA $52,009

Screven, GA $50,111

Sea Island, GA $50,510

Saint George, GA $52,164

Surrency, GA $50,043

Waresboro, GA $50,268

Waverly, GA $50,983

Waynesville, GA $50,699

West Green, GA $50,096

White Oak, GA $51,088

Woodbine, GA $51,605

Valdosta, GA $50,299

Adel, GA $50,194

Alapaha, GA $50,092

Argyle, GA $50,256

Axson, GA $50,101

Barney, GA $50,119

Boston, GA $50,357

Cecil, GA $50,271

Dixie, GA $50,186

Du Pont, GA $50,020

Fargo, GA $50,280

Hahira, GA $50,224

Homerville, GA $50,135

Lakeland, GA $50,162

Lake Park, GA $50,226

Lenox, GA $50,092

Morven, GA $50,174

Nashville, GA $50,158

Naylor, GA $50,127

Pearson, GA $50,123

Quitman, GA $50,220

Ray City, GA $50,207

Sparks, GA $50,165

Statenville, GA $50,219

Stockton, GA $50,127

Willacoochee, GA $50,130

Moody A F B, GA $50,238

Albany, GA $49,608

Americus, GA $50,132

Andersonville, GA $50,115

Arabi, GA $49,884

Ashburn, GA $49,864

Baconton, GA $49,685

Barwick, GA $50,230

Berlin, GA $50,257

Locust Grove, GA $53,074

Bainbridge, GA $50,162

Blakely, GA $49,212

Bluffton, GA $49,701

Brinson, GA $50,052

Bronwood, GA $49,757

Cairo, GA $50,217

Calvary, GA $50,471

Cedar Springs, GA $48,945

Climax, GA $50,290

Coleman, GA $49,863

Colquitt, GA $49,981

Cuthbert, GA $49,954

Damascus, GA $49,785

Dawson, GA $49,771

Donalsonville, GA $49,938

Edison, GA $49,825

Fort Gaines, GA $49,679

Fowlstown, GA $50,418

Georgetown, GA $49,857

Iron City, GA $49,951

Jakin, GA $49,077

Leary, GA $49,722

Morgan, GA $49,738

Morris, GA $49,828

Newton, GA $49,827

Parrott, GA $49,943

Sasser, GA $49,692

Shellman, GA $49,895

Whigham, GA $50,267

Lovejoy, GA $54,141

Luthersville, GA $51,809

Mcdonough, GA $53,712

Meansville, GA $50,982

Milner, GA $51,561

Molena, GA $50,920

Moreland, GA $52,396

Morrow, GA $55,060

Newnan, GA $52,771

Orchard Hill, GA $51,843

Palmetto, GA $54,148

Peachtree City, GA $53,911

Red Oak, GA $55,097

Rex, GA $54,959

Riverdale, GA $54,921

Sargent, GA $52,957

Senoia, GA $52,805

Sharpsburg, GA $53,418

Stockbridge, GA $54,619

Sunny Side, GA $53,478

The Rock, GA $50,985

Thomaston, GA $50,723

Conley, GA $55,226

Turin, GA $53,119

Tyrone, GA $54,255

Union City, GA $54,794

Williamson, GA $52,000

Woodbury, GA $50,955

Ellenwood, GA $55,181

Zebulon, GA $51,451

Forest Park, GA $55,221

Stapleton, GA $51,262

Thomson, GA $51,340

Warrenton, GA $50,867

Waynesboro, GA $51,497

Wrens, GA $51,392

Augusta, GA $52,191

Abbeville, GA $50,157

North Metro, GA $54,517

Millen, GA $50,703

Mount Vernon, GA $50,083

Newington, GA $51,061

Norristown, GA $49,935

Nunez, GA $49,924

Oliver, GA $51,175

Portal, GA $50,322

Pulaski, GA $50,580

Adrian, GA $49,953

Allentown, GA $50,371

Bolingbroke, GA $50,564

Bonaire, GA $50,460

Butler, GA $50,281

Byromville, GA $50,136

Byron, GA $50,489

Cadwell, GA $50,131

Cordele, GA $50,130

Chauncey, GA $50,102

Chester, GA $50,301

Clinchfield, GA $50,283

Cochran, GA $50,358

Culloden, GA $50,685

Danville, GA $50,382

Davisboro, GA $50,418

Dexter, GA $50,274

Dry Branch, GA $50,486

Dublin, GA $50,319

Dudley, GA $50,295

Eastman, GA $50,221

Eatonton, GA $51,066

Elko, GA $50,276

East Dublin, GA $50,219

Centerville, GA $50,492

Forsyth, GA $50,850

Fort Valley, GA $50,411

Gordon, GA $50,458

Gray, GA $50,550

Haddock, GA $50,607

Hardwick, GA $50,381

Harrison, GA $50,127

Hawkinsville, GA $50,280

Helena, GA $50,158

Hillsboro, GA $50,726

Howard, GA $50,131

Ideal, GA $50,176

Irwinton, GA $50,385

Jeffersonville, GA $50,456

Jewell, GA $50,455

Juliette, GA $50,671

Kathleen, GA $50,430

Kite, GA $49,941

Knoxville, GA $50,443

Lilly, GA $50,276

Lizella, GA $50,542

Mc Intyre, GA $50,402

Mc Rae, GA $50,148

Marshallville, GA $50,324

Mauk, GA $50,084

Milledgeville, GA $50,404

Milan, GA $50,108

Montezuma, GA $50,225

Monticello, GA $51,235

Montrose, GA $50,346

Musella, GA $50,595

Oconee, GA $50,439

Oglethorpe, GA $50,229

Perry, GA $50,428

Pinehurst, GA $50,145

Pineview, GA $50,160

Pitts, GA $50,103

Rentz, GA $50,223

Reynolds, GA $50,299

Rhine, GA $50,086

Roberta, GA $50,585

Rochelle, GA $50,126

Rupert, GA $50,083

Sandersville, GA $50,422

Scotland, GA $50,221

Seville, GA $50,326

Shady Dale, GA $51,530

Smarr, GA $50,636

Sparta, GA $50,476

Warner Robins, GA $50,476

Comer, GA $50,527

Crawford, GA $50,674

Tennille, GA $50,291

Toomsboro, GA $50,288

Unadilla, GA $50,255

Vienna, GA $50,155

Warthen, GA $50,279

Wrightsville, GA $50,111

Yatesville, GA $50,794

Reidsville, GA $50,414

Rockledge, GA $50,020

Rocky Ford, GA $50,380

Sardis, GA $51,169

Soperton, GA $50,014

Statesboro, GA $50,872

Stillmore, GA $50,029

Sylvania, GA $50,475

Tarrytown, GA $49,990

Twin City, GA $49,959

Uvalda, GA $50,086

Vidalia, GA $50,124

Wadley, GA $50,432

Gainesville, GA $52,487

Chestnut Mountain, GA $53,032

Alto, GA $51,254

Baldwin, GA $50,959

Blairsville, GA $50,607

Blue Ridge, GA $50,801

Buford, GA $53,688

Bowersville, GA $51,094

Braselton, GA $53,037

Canon, GA $51,054

Carnesville, GA $50,869

Cherry Log, GA $50,789

Clarkesville, GA $50,704

Clayton, GA $50,850

Clermont, GA $51,732

Cleveland, GA $51,168

Commerce, GA $51,595

Cornelia, GA $51,118

Dahlonega, GA $51,694

Dawsonville, GA $52,437

Demorest, GA $50,897

Ellijay, GA $51,136

Dillard, GA $50,888

Eastanollee, GA $51,058

East Ellijay, GA $51,131

Epworth, GA $50,802

Flowery Branch, GA $53,237

Gillsville, GA $51,927

Habersham, GA $50,853

Helen, GA $50,528

Hiawassee, GA $50,551

Homer, GA $51,050

Hoschton, GA $53,024

Jefferson, GA $52,191

Lakemont, GA $50,782

Lavonia, GA $51,115

Lula, GA $51,686

Mc Caysville, GA $50,878

Martin, GA $51,088

Maysville, GA $51,730

Mineral Bluff, GA $50,710

Morganton, GA $50,667

Mountain City, GA $50,970

Mount Airy, GA $50,867

Murrayville, GA $52,052

Nicholson, GA $51,571

Oakwood, GA $53,004

Pendergrass, GA $52,338

Rabun Gap, GA $50,813

Sautee Nacoochee, GA $50,612

Suches, GA $50,782

Tallulah Falls, GA $50,950

Talmo, GA $52,378

Tiger, GA $50,824

Toccoa, GA $51,019

Turnerville, GA $50,917

Wiley, GA $50,969

Young Harris, GA $50,587

Toccoa Falls, GA $51,120

Athens, GA $51,563

Macon, GA $50,528

Allenhurst, GA $51,334

Bloomingdale, GA $52,234

Clyo, GA $51,495

Crescent, GA $51,044

Darien, GA $50,785

Eden, GA $52,055

Ellabell, GA $51,884

Fleming, GA $51,852

Hinesville, GA $51,473

Guyton, GA $51,816

Fort Stewart, GA $51,505

Ludowici, GA $50,966

Meldrim, GA $52,153

Meridian, GA $50,915

Midway, GA $51,755

Pembroke, GA $51,435

Pooler, GA $52,428

Riceboro, GA $51,414

Richmond Hill, GA $52,092

Rincon, GA $52,119

Sapelo Island, GA $50,829

Tybee Island, GA $52,275

Springfield, GA $51,648

Townsend, GA $50,968

Walthourville, GA $51,304

Savannah, GA $52,428

Swainsboro, GA $49,986

Ailey, GA $50,051

Alamo, GA $50,111

Alston, GA $50,096

Bartow, GA $50,287

Bellville, GA $50,651

Brooklet, GA $51,405

Claxton, GA $50,791

Cobbtown, GA $50,188

Collins, GA $50,330

Daisy, GA $51,048

Dover, GA $50,743

Garfield, GA $50,293

Girard, GA $51,221

Glennville, GA $50,688

Glenwood, GA $50,046

Hagan, GA $50,938

Louisville, GA $50,866

Lyons, GA $50,066

Manassas, GA $50,584

Metter, GA $50,233

Midville, GA $50,466

Waycross, GA $50,344

Atlanta, GA $55,226

Ty Ty, GA $49,968

Arlington, GA $49,748

Cumming, GA $53,308

Decatur, GA $55,226

Lithonia, GA $54,875

Snellville, GA $54,559

Lawrenceville, GA $54,181

Lilburn, GA $54,789

Loganville, GA $53,976

Oxford, GA $53,861

Mansfield, GA $52,350

Newborn, GA $51,904

Porterdale, GA $53,446

Pine Lake, GA $55,226

Redan, GA $55,029

Roswell, GA $54,590

Scottdale, GA $55,226

Smyrna, GA $55,226

Stone Mountain, GA $55,221

Tucker, GA $55,211

Brookfield, GA $50,211

Camilla, GA $49,901

Chula, GA $50,001

Cobb, GA $49,876

Coolidge, GA $50,162

Cotton, GA $49,963

De Soto, GA $49,806

Doerun, GA $49,771

Ellenton, GA $50,220

Enigma, GA $50,113

Fitzgerald, GA $50,193

Funston, GA $49,960

Hartsfield, GA $49,960

Thomasville, GA $50,252

Irwinville, GA $50,068

Leesburg, GA $49,645

Leslie, GA $49,880

Meigs, GA $50,125

Moultrie, GA $50,123

Mystic, GA $50,113

Norman Park, GA $50,069

Oakfield, GA $49,700

Ochlocknee, GA $50,189

Ocilla, GA $50,144

Omega, GA $50,049

Pavo, GA $50,133

Pelham, GA $50,170

Plains, GA $50,029

Poulan, GA $49,765

Putney, GA $49,608

Rebecca, GA $49,995

Sale City, GA $49,839

Smithville, GA $49,807

Sumner, GA $49,813

Sycamore, GA $49,957

Sylvester, GA $49,702

Tifton, GA $50,032

Duluth, GA $54,517

Acworth, GA $54,089

Adairsville, GA $51,583

Aragon, GA $52,121

Armuchee, GA $51,275

Austell, GA $54,910

Ball Ground, GA $53,205

Bowdon, GA $51,767

Bowdon Junction, GA $52,610

Bremen, GA $52,776

Clarkdale, GA $54,801

Carrollton, GA $52,858

Buchanan, GA $52,202

Canton, GA $53,553

Cartersville, GA $52,836

Lithia Springs, GA $54,898

Cassville, GA $52,629

Cave Spring, GA $51,102

Cedartown, GA $51,697

Mableton, GA $55,226

Powder Springs, GA $54,556

Coosa, GA $50,836

Dallas, GA $53,756

Douglasville, GA $54,470

Emerson, GA $53,624

Esom Hill, GA $51,416

Fairmount, GA $51,761

Felton, GA $52,149

Hiram, GA $54,295

Holly Springs, GA $53,954

Arnoldsville, GA $51,075

Bethlehem, GA $53,301

Bishop, GA $52,010

Bogart, GA $52,273

Bostwick, GA $52,081

Bowman, GA $50,851

Buckhead, GA $50,987

Carlton, GA $50,311

Colbert, GA $50,889

Avondale Estates, GA $55,226

Norcross, GA $54,877

Alpharetta, GA $54,103

Marietta, GA $54,876

Auburn, GA $53,446

Conyers, GA $54,403

Covington, GA $53,121

Grayson, GA $54,177

Jersey, GA $53,566

Dacula, GA $53,711

Clarkston, GA $55,226

Suwanee, GA $54,125

Social Circle, GA $52,679

Crawfordville, GA $50,617

Warwick, GA $49,772

Danielsville, GA $50,788

Dewy Rose, GA $50,924

Elberton, GA $50,828

Farmington, GA $51,758

Franklin Springs, GA $50,979

Good Hope, GA $52,282

Greensboro, GA $50,584

Hartwell, GA $51,148

High Shoals, GA $52,119

Hull, GA $51,163

Ila, GA $50,935

Lexington, GA $50,299

Madison, GA $51,591

Monroe, GA $53,114

Rayle, GA $50,503

Royston, GA $50,941

Rutledge, GA $52,072

Sharon, GA $50,851

Siloam, GA $50,443

Statham, GA $52,437

Stephens, GA $50,684

Tignall, GA $50,759

Union Point, GA $50,450

Maxeys, GA $50,635

Washington, GA $50,890

Watkinsville, GA $51,617

White Plains, GA $50,406

Winder, GA $52,963

Winterville, GA $51,139

Calhoun, GA $51,412

Chatsworth, GA $51,201

Chickamauga, GA $51,060

Cisco, GA $50,841

Cohutta, GA $51,008

Crandall, GA $50,907

Dalton, GA $51,123

Eton, GA $51,135

Flintstone, GA $51,198

Graysville, GA $51,172

La Fayette, GA $50,974

Lyerly, GA $51,045

Menlo, GA $50,793

Oakman, GA $51,300

Plainville, GA $51,370

Ranger, GA $51,273

Resaca, GA $51,295

Ringgold, GA $51,128

Rising Fawn, GA $51,105

Rock Spring, GA $51,082

Rocky Face, GA $50,997

Rossville, GA $51,216

Fort Oglethorpe, GA $51,202

Sugar Valley, GA $51,210

Summerville, GA $51,128

Lookout Mountain, GA $51,197

Tennga, GA $50,888

Trenton, GA $51,138

Trion, GA $51,102

Tunnel Hill, GA $51,057

Varnell, GA $51,034

Wildwood, GA $51,171

Appling, GA $51,718

Avera, GA $50,758

Blythe, GA $51,816

Boneville, GA $51,505

Camak, GA $51,061

Dearing, GA $51,567

Evans, GA $51,996

Gibson, GA $50,873

Gough, GA $51,225

Gracewood, GA $52,191

Grovetown, GA $51,939

Harlem, GA $51,741

Hephzibah, GA $51,982

Keysville, GA $51,585

Lincolnton, GA $51,301

Matthews, GA $51,570

Mesena, GA $51,206

Mitchell, GA $50,549

Norwood, GA $50,767

Wray, GA $50,087

Box Springs, GA $49,960

Buena Vista, GA $49,984

Cataula, GA $49,911

Cusseta, GA $49,939

Ellaville, GA $50,113

Ellerslie, GA $49,918

Fortson, GA $49,888

Geneva, GA $50,024

Hamilton, GA $49,930

Junction City, GA $50,107

Louvale, GA $49,928

Lumpkin, GA $49,965

Manchester, GA $50,617

Midland, GA $49,890

Omaha, GA $49,941

Pine Mountain, GA $50,290

Pine Mountain Valley, GA $50,191

Preston, GA $49,994

Richland, GA $49,977

Shiloh, GA $50,302

Talbotton, GA $50,352

Upatoi, GA $49,920

Warm Springs, GA $50,562

Waverly Hall, GA $49,951

Weston, GA $49,923

West Point, GA $50,183

Woodland, GA $50,492

Columbus, GA $49,862

Fort Benning, GA $49,885

Jasper, GA $52,148

Perkins, GA $50,972

Alma, GA $50,145

Ambrose, GA $50,126

Baxley, GA $50,133

Blackshear, GA $50,196

Bristol, GA $50,078

Broxton, GA $50,130

Brunswick, GA $50,888

Saint Simons Island, GA $50,625

Jekyll Island, GA $50,990

Denton, GA $50,084

Douglas, GA $50,256

Folkston, GA $51,001

Hazlehurst, GA $50,145

Hoboken, GA $50,561

Hortense, GA $50,255

Jacksonville, GA $50,047

Jesup, GA $50,386

Kings Bay, GA $52,067

Kingsland, GA $52,074

Lumber City, GA $50,067

8th Grade Science Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 8th Grade Science Teacher roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, 8th Grade Science Teacher positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view 8th Grade Science Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a 8th Grade Science Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$59,836	$29.0	10%
Hospitality & Leisure	$57,116	$27.0	5%

8th Grade Science Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 8th Grade Science 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.

$47,022

Average $54,397/year

$61,570

$3,919

Average $4,533/month

$5,131

$904

Average $1,046/week

$1,184

$23

Average $26/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,570	$5,131	$1,184	$30
Average	$54,397	$4,533	$1,046	$26
25th Percentile	$47,022	$3,919	$904	$23

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