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Peer teacher salary
Average peer teacher salary
$49,811
Understanding Peer Teacher Salaries
As of October 2025, the average salary for a Peer Teacher is approximately $49,811 per year. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as location, years of experience, and the educational setting. For instance, Peer Teachers in metropolitan areas may earn higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for educational support.
Salary by State
Peer Teachers can expect different compensation levels across states. In high-demand areas, such as California and New York, salaries tend to be higher compared to states with lower demand. For example, the highest-paying states for Peer Teachers include:
- California
- New York
- Massachusetts
In addition to geographic influences, experience plays a crucial role in determining salary. Typically, those with more years in education or specialized training can command higher salaries. To enhance your earning potential, consider pursuing advanced certifications or additional training relevant to your role.
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Where can a Peer Teacher earn more?
Average peer teacher salary by state
The highest-paying states for peer teachers are New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The lowest average peer teacher salary states are North Carolina, Tennessee, and Arizona.
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Highest paying states for peer teachers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $66,003 | $31.73 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $58,846 | $28.29 |
| 3 | Maryland | $60,504 | $29.09 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $56,318 | $27.08 |
| 5 | Delaware | $57,210 | $27.50 |
| 6 | Vermont | $60,517 | $29.09 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $62,206 | $29.91 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $57,872 | $27.82 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $54,284 | $26.10 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $56,856 | $27.33 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $51,890 | $24.95 |
| 12 | Nevada | $48,794 | $23.46 |
| 13 | Illinois | $51,238 | $24.63 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $51,223 | $24.63 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $56,414 | $27.12 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $53,196 | $25.57 |
| 17 | Alaska | $57,887 | $27.83 |
| 18 | Florida | $50,004 | $24.04 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $47,181 | $22.68 |
| 20 | Michigan | $46,274 | $22.25 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $51,276 | $24.65 |
| 22 | Washington | $51,341 | $24.68 |
| 23 | Ohio | $48,108 | $23.13 |
| 24 | Indiana | $46,038 | $22.13 |
| 25 | Texas | $46,965 | $22.58 |
| 26 | Virginia | $49,505 | $23.80 |
| 27 | California | $52,635 | $25.31 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $44,867 | $21.57 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $55,029 | $26.46 |
| 30 | Maine | $48,058 | $23.10 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $46,089 | $22.16 |
| 32 | Idaho | $46,370 | $22.29 |
| 33 | Oregon | $47,645 | $22.91 |
| 34 | Utah | $46,000 | $22.12 |
| 35 | Kansas | $42,888 | $20.62 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $41,301 | $19.86 |
| 37 | Iowa | $44,096 | $21.20 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $44,179 | $21.24 |
| 39 | Colorado | $41,571 | $19.99 |
| 40 | Arizona | $39,020 | $18.76 |
| 41 | Alabama | $43,323 | $20.83 |
| 42 | Georgia | $42,162 | $20.27 |
| 43 | Montana | $38,494 | $18.51 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $41,811 | $20.10 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $42,261 | $20.32 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $40,173 | $19.31 |
| 47 | Missouri | $40,855 | $19.64 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $36,491 | $17.54 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $39,701 | $19.09 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $40,393 | $19.42 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $34,949 | $16.80 |
Highest paying cities for peer teachers
The highest-paying cities for peer teachers are New York, NY, Newark, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $66,249 | $31.85 |
| 2 | Newark, NJ | $58,732 | $28.24 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $54,555 | $26.23 |
| 4 | Novato, CA | $54,224 | $26.07 |
| 5 | Marysville, WA | $51,509 | $24.76 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $51,464 | $24.74 |
| 7 | Jacksonville, FL | $49,243 | $23.67 |
| 8 | Danville, VA | $47,444 | $22.81 |
| 9 | Austin, TX | $47,218 | $22.70 |
| 10 | Detroit, MI | $46,399 | $22.31 |
| 11 | Columbia, SC | $44,897 | $21.59 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $42,143 | $20.26 |
| 13 | Bentonville, AR | $41,748 | $20.07 |
| 14 | Albuquerque, NM | $41,247 | $19.83 |
| 15 | Kansas City, MO | $40,905 | $19.67 |
| 16 | Durham, NC | $40,731 | $19.58 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $38,984 | $18.74 |
| 18 | Billings, MT | $38,276 | $18.40 |
| 19 | Edmond, OK | $36,486 | $17.54 |
Peer teacher salary details
A peer teacher's salary ranges from $37,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a peer teacher's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| Average | $49,811 | $4,151 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
Highest paying peer teacher jobs
The highest paying types of peer teachers are science teacher, student teacher, and special education teacher.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Education Teacher | $49,652 | $4,138 | $23.87 | 109,956 |
| Special Education Teacher | $54,290 | $4,524 | $26.10 | 67,699 |
| Long Term Substitute Teacher | $42,808 | $3,567 | $20.58 | 69,133 |
| Early Childhood Teacher | $33,205 | $2,767 | $15.96 | 56,821 |
| High School Teacher | $52,441 | $4,370 | $25.21 | 83,554 |
| Social Studies Teacher | $49,725 | $4,144 | $23.91 | 94,087 |
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Which companies pay peer teachers the most?
Peer teacher salaries at Columbia International University and Paulding County High School are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average peer teacher salary at companies like Jefferson County Public School and Acadia Healthcare are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia International University | $59,562 | $28.64 |
| 2 | Paulding County High School | $56,463 | $27.15 |
| 3 | Jefferson County Public School | $55,971 | $26.91 |
| 4 | Acadia Healthcare | $55,907 | $26.88 |
| 5 | West Contra Costa Unified School District | $55,679 | $26.77 |
| 6 | Chino Valley Unified School District | $54,949 | $26.42 |
| 7 | Hemet Unified School District | $54,796 | $26.34 |
| 8 | Atlanta International School | $54,777 | $26.34 |
| 9 | Santa Rosa City Schools | $54,776 | $26.33 |
| 10 | Edmond Public Schools | $54,544 | $26.22 |
| 11 | Newton Public Schools | $54,073 | $26.00 |
| 12 | Aspire Public Schools | $53,295 | $25.62 |
| 13 | Zion Elementary School District 6 | $53,028 | $25.49 |
| 14 | YES Prep Public Schools | $52,719 | $25.35 |
| 15 | Scholar Academies | $52,616 | $25.30 |
| 16 | Camino Nuevo Charter Academy | $52,556 | $25.27 |
| 17 | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | $52,435 | $25.21 |
| 18 | Moorpark Unified School District | $52,200 | $25.10 |
| 19 | KIPP DC | $52,135 | $25.06 |
| 20 | Challenger School | $52,045 | $25.02 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Peer teacher salary trends
The average peer teacher salary has risen by $6,814 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average peer teacher earned $42,997 annually, but today, they earn $49,811 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for peer teachers over the last decade.
Compare peer teacher salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average peer teacher salary over time
Compare peer teacher salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Peer teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,800 | $23.95 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $48,900 | $23.49 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $47,800 | $22.98 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $46,900 | $22.54 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $46,000 | $22.10 | +1.4% |
Recently added peer teacher salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Special Education Staffing | Adaptive PE Teacher SY | San Marcos, CA | 06/29/2025 | $75,132 |
| Ohio Department of Education | Health/Pe Teacher-Springfield High School | Dayton, OH | 06/28/2025 | $43,816 |
| Idea Public Schools | PE Teacher-Idea Yukon Academy) | Odessa, TX | 06/28/2025 | $62,500 |
| Pine City Public Schools | Elementary PE Teacher | Nore, MN | 06/27/2025 | $22,638 |
| Illinois Association of School | Adaptive PE Teacher 2 Positions | Joliet, IL | 06/26/2025 | $49,252 |
| Hope | PE Teacher/Pool Aide | Springfield, IL | 06/25/2025 | $39,236 |
| Owen J Roberts School District | Health and PE Teacher-East Vincent Elementary | Kane, PA | 06/25/2025 | $58,000 |
| Lawrence Public Schools | Teacher-PE | Lawrence, MA | 06/25/2025 | $45,000 |
| Rocketship Education | PE Teacher | Nashville, TN | 06/25/2025 | $52,190 |
| Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education | Adaptive PE Teacher FTE | Kane, IL | 06/25/2025 | $49,252 |
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