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Do you want to become a german teacher at German International School New York, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for german teachers that you can check out, before you begin your journey. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for german teachers. We found that Maryland is the best state in the nation for german teachers, and people in Bel Air South earn the most in the field.
We figured that the best places for german teacher jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.Maryland is the best state, and Bel Air South is the city with the highest pay for german teachers.
10 best states for german teachers in 2026
1. Maryland
Total german teacher jobs: 724 Average annual salary: $78,200 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 1.53
2. New Jersey
Total german teacher jobs: 1,021 Average annual salary: $66,512 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 1.72
3. New York
Total german teacher jobs: 921 Average annual salary: $75,744 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
4. Delaware
Total german teacher jobs: 91 Average annual salary: $66,248 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
5. Illinois
Total german teacher jobs: 1,322 Average annual salary: $58,693 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
6. Rhode Island
Total german teacher jobs: 54 Average annual salary: $72,061 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 0.6
7. Minnesota
Total german teacher jobs: 595 Average annual salary: $59,020 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
8. Pennsylvania
Total german teacher jobs: 890 Average annual salary: $59,283 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
9. Connecticut
Total german teacher jobs: 239 Average annual salary: $62,774 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
10. Vermont
Total german teacher jobs: 40 Average annual salary: $67,457 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
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Detailed list of the best states for a german teacher
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $78,200 | $54,000 | 6,052,177 | 724 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $66,512 | $46,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,021 |
| 3 | New York | $75,744 | $53,000 | 19,849,399 | 921 |
| 4 | Delaware | $66,248 | $46,000 | 961,939 | 91 |
| 5 | Illinois | $58,693 | $42,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,322 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $72,061 | $51,000 | 1,059,639 | 54 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $59,020 | $43,000 | 5,576,606 | 595 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $59,283 | $41,000 | 12,805,537 | 890 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $62,774 | $44,000 | 3,588,184 | 239 |
| 10 | Vermont | $67,457 | $49,000 | 623,657 | 40 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $61,342 | $44,000 | 6,859,819 | 674 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $65,110 | $45,000 | 693,972 | 129 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $53,632 | $39,000 | 1,342,795 | 199 |
| 14 | Michigan | $53,287 | $37,000 | 9,962,311 | 670 |
| 15 | Ohio | $56,058 | $39,000 | 11,658,609 | 642 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $56,363 | $42,000 | 579,315 | 36 |
| 17 | Nevada | $51,580 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 466 |
| 18 | Alaska | $65,836 | $57,000 | 739,795 | 17 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $56,726 | $40,000 | 5,795,483 | 306 |
| 20 | Washington | $58,869 | $41,000 | 7,405,743 | 398 |
| 21 | Virginia | $56,872 | $39,000 | 8,470,020 | 627 |
| 22 | California | $60,566 | $41,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,707 |
| 23 | Kansas | $49,125 | $36,000 | 2,913,123 | 234 |
| 24 | Georgia | $51,572 | $38,000 | 10,429,379 | 705 |
| 25 | Oregon | $54,846 | $38,000 | 4,142,776 | 229 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $45,380 | $32,000 | 10,273,419 | 766 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $45,759 | $34,000 | 1,920,076 | 169 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $50,258 | $36,000 | 4,454,189 | 125 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $45,022 | $33,000 | 5,024,369 | 356 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $50,250 | $37,000 | 755,393 | 20 |
| 31 | Alabama | $49,645 | $37,000 | 4,874,747 | 151 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $42,011 | $31,000 | 2,088,070 | 218 |
| 33 | Texas | $43,223 | $32,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,640 |
| 34 | Utah | $48,321 | $34,000 | 3,101,833 | 130 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $52,488 | $46,000 | 1,427,538 | 10 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $45,285 | $34,000 | 4,684,333 | 170 |
| 37 | Colorado | $40,507 | $30,000 | 5,607,154 | 615 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $44,441 | $33,000 | 3,004,279 | 132 |
| 39 | Florida | $40,536 | $31,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,270 |
| 40 | Iowa | $41,913 | $31,000 | 3,145,711 | 228 |
| 41 | Indiana | $39,218 | $28,000 | 6,666,818 | 530 |
| 42 | Missouri | $41,122 | $30,000 | 6,113,532 | 403 |
| 43 | Arizona | $40,642 | $30,000 | 7,016,270 | 416 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $40,201 | $29,000 | 6,715,984 | 372 |
| 45 | Montana | $34,692 | $26,000 | 1,050,493 | 109 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $33,528 | $25,000 | 3,930,864 | 288 |
| 47 | Maine | $41,921 | $31,000 | 1,335,907 | 40 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $41,524 | $28,000 | 1,815,857 | 22 |
| 49 | Idaho | $37,415 | $26,000 | 1,716,943 | 93 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $38,344 | $29,000 | 2,984,100 | 98 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $34,366 | $25,000 | 869,666 | 16 |
Highest paying states for german teachers
| Rank | State | Avg. German Teacher Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $78,200 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $66,512 |
| 3 | New York | $75,744 |
| 4 | Delaware | $66,248 |
| 5 | Illinois | $58,693 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $72,061 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $59,020 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $59,283 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $62,774 |
| 10 | Vermont | $67,457 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $61,342 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $65,110 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $53,632 |
| 14 | Michigan | $53,287 |
| 15 | Ohio | $56,058 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $56,363 |
| 17 | Nevada | $51,580 |
| 18 | Alaska | $65,836 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $56,726 |
| 20 | Washington | $58,869 |
| 21 | Virginia | $56,872 |
| 22 | California | $60,566 |
| 23 | Kansas | $49,125 |
| 24 | Georgia | $51,572 |
| 25 | Oregon | $54,846 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $45,380 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $45,759 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $50,258 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $45,022 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $50,250 |
| 31 | Alabama | $49,645 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $42,011 |
| 33 | Texas | $43,223 |
| 34 | Utah | $48,321 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $52,488 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $45,285 |
| 37 | Colorado | $40,507 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $44,441 |
| 39 | Florida | $40,536 |
| 40 | Iowa | $41,913 |
| 41 | Indiana | $39,218 |
| 42 | Missouri | $41,122 |
| 43 | Arizona | $40,642 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $40,201 |
| 45 | Montana | $34,692 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $33,528 |
| 47 | Maine | $41,921 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $41,524 |
| 49 | Idaho | $37,415 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $38,344 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $34,366 |
Expert opinions on the best states for german teachers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for german 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