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Best states for an english language arts teacher
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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for english language arts teachers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for english language arts teacher jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.As english language arts teachers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for english language arts teachers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as an english language arts teacher, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
Maryland is the best state for jobs for english language arts teachers, and South Dakota is the worst. The most common pay in Maryland is $60,622, while the median pay in South Dakota is $31,701.If you are currently seeking employment as an english language arts teacher, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for english language arts teachers in 2026
1. Maryland
Total english language arts teacher jobs: 1,256 Average annual salary: $60,622 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
2. New York
Total english language arts teacher jobs: 1,773 Average annual salary: $71,044 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
3. Vermont
Total english language arts teacher jobs: 225 Average annual salary: $55,179 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 2.04
4. Massachusetts
Total english language arts teacher jobs: 1,377 Average annual salary: $61,649 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
5. Connecticut
Total english language arts teacher jobs: 740 Average annual salary: $56,399 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Location Quotient: 1.55
6. Washington
Total english language arts teacher jobs: 961 Average annual salary: $63,800 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
7. New Jersey
Total english language arts teacher jobs: 1,384 Average annual salary: $58,085 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
8. Maine
Total english language arts teacher jobs: 158 Average annual salary: $62,518 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
9. Rhode Island
Total english language arts teacher jobs: 161 Average annual salary: $56,985 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
10. District of Columbia
Total english language arts teacher jobs: 197 Average annual salary: $67,125 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
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How Zippia determines the best states to be an english language arts teacher
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Detailed list of the best states for an english language arts teacher
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $60,622 | $44,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,256 |
| 2 | New York | $71,044 | $52,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,773 |
| 3 | Vermont | $55,179 | $43,000 | 623,657 | 225 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $61,649 | $47,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,377 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $56,399 | $42,000 | 3,588,184 | 740 |
| 6 | Washington | $63,800 | $49,000 | 7,405,743 | 961 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $58,085 | $43,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,384 |
| 8 | Maine | $62,518 | $49,000 | 1,335,907 | 158 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $56,985 | $43,000 | 1,059,639 | 161 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $67,125 | $49,000 | 693,972 | 197 |
| 11 | Nevada | $46,879 | $34,000 | 2,998,039 | 485 |
| 12 | Illinois | $48,844 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,380 |
| 13 | Virginia | $52,171 | $38,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,374 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $53,299 | $39,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,338 |
| 15 | California | $56,038 | $40,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,789 |
| 16 | Oregon | $51,838 | $39,000 | 4,142,776 | 501 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $44,920 | $32,000 | 1,815,857 | 289 |
| 18 | Delaware | $46,980 | $34,000 | 961,939 | 261 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $49,330 | $38,000 | 755,393 | 107 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $49,366 | $37,000 | 5,576,606 | 829 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $47,593 | $36,000 | 3,930,864 | 391 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $47,656 | $35,000 | 5,795,483 | 631 |
| 23 | Texas | $46,367 | $35,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,772 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $45,279 | $34,000 | 5,024,369 | 663 |
| 25 | Georgia | $47,387 | $36,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,229 |
| 26 | Michigan | $43,850 | $32,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,257 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $51,680 | $44,000 | 1,427,538 | 109 |
| 28 | Indiana | $44,073 | $32,000 | 6,666,818 | 927 |
| 29 | Ohio | $46,242 | $33,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,029 |
| 30 | Kansas | $43,953 | $33,000 | 2,913,123 | 516 |
| 31 | Florida | $43,426 | $34,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,687 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $45,416 | $33,000 | 4,454,189 | 397 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $40,761 | $31,000 | 1,342,795 | 522 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $44,917 | $34,000 | 3,004,279 | 279 |
| 35 | Alaska | $47,596 | $41,000 | 739,795 | 90 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $43,377 | $32,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,220 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $40,026 | $30,000 | 579,315 | 107 |
| 38 | Arizona | $39,089 | $29,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,174 |
| 39 | Iowa | $40,668 | $30,000 | 3,145,711 | 510 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $38,449 | $29,000 | 2,088,070 | 394 |
| 41 | Utah | $44,494 | $33,000 | 3,101,833 | 226 |
| 42 | Colorado | $38,966 | $29,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,066 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $41,946 | $31,000 | 6,715,984 | 632 |
| 44 | Alabama | $42,009 | $32,000 | 4,874,747 | 387 |
| 45 | Montana | $36,391 | $28,000 | 1,050,493 | 223 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $39,226 | $30,000 | 4,684,333 | 408 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $37,806 | $28,000 | 1,920,076 | 314 |
| 48 | Idaho | $35,554 | $27,000 | 1,716,943 | 261 |
| 49 | Missouri | $37,522 | $28,000 | 6,113,532 | 700 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $37,107 | $28,000 | 2,984,100 | 232 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $31,701 | $24,000 | 869,666 | 115 |
Highest paying states for english language arts teachers
| Rank | State | Avg. English Language Arts Teacher Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $60,622 |
| 2 | New York | $71,044 |
| 3 | Vermont | $55,179 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $61,649 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $56,399 |
| 6 | Washington | $63,800 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $58,085 |
| 8 | Maine | $62,518 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $56,985 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $67,125 |
| 11 | Nevada | $46,879 |
| 12 | Illinois | $48,844 |
| 13 | Virginia | $52,171 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $53,299 |
| 15 | California | $56,038 |
| 16 | Oregon | $51,838 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $44,920 |
| 18 | Delaware | $46,980 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $49,330 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $49,366 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $47,593 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $47,656 |
| 23 | Texas | $46,367 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $45,279 |
| 25 | Georgia | $47,387 |
| 26 | Michigan | $43,850 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $51,680 |
| 28 | Indiana | $44,073 |
| 29 | Ohio | $46,242 |
| 30 | Kansas | $43,953 |
| 31 | Florida | $43,426 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $45,416 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $40,761 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $44,917 |
| 35 | Alaska | $47,596 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $43,377 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $40,026 |
| 38 | Arizona | $39,089 |
| 39 | Iowa | $40,668 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $38,449 |
| 41 | Utah | $44,494 |
| 42 | Colorado | $38,966 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $41,946 |
| 44 | Alabama | $42,009 |
| 45 | Montana | $36,391 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $39,226 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $37,806 |
| 48 | Idaho | $35,554 |
| 49 | Missouri | $37,522 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $37,107 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $31,701 |
Expert opinions on the best states for english language arts teachers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for english language arts teachers to find work opportunities?
Dr. Mark Williams Ph.D.
Professor, Calvin University
If you mean in the field(s) of classics, some private schools and academies are hiring (still) Latin and Greek teachers, especially in the South and Southwest. In the upper Midwest and Northeast, not so much.
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Updated January 8, 2025