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Teacher internship salary

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Patricia Rogan Ph.D.

Average teacher internship salary

$48,398

$23.27 hourly rate

Entry-level teacher internship salary
$34,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Teacher Internship Salaries

A Teacher Internship serves as a vital stepping stone for many aspiring educators. As of October 2025, the average annual salary stands at $48,398 or about $23 per hour. However, salaries can fluctuate significantly based on various factors such as geographic location, the educational institution, and specific job responsibilities.

For instance, states like California and New York tend to offer higher pay compared to others. Cities such as San Francisco and New York City are recognized as some of the highest-paying locations for teacher interns. In addition, experience plays a crucial role; those with more years in the field can expect to earn more.

By analyzing salary trends, potential teacher interns can make strategic decisions about where to focus their job search. Utilize resources available on platforms like Zippia to compare salaries by state and city, ensuring you find the best opportunities that align with your career goals.

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Where can a Teacher Internship earn more?

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Chino Valley Unified School District$56,505
YMCA of the North$28,333

Average teacher internship salary by state

The average teacher internship salary in Alaska, Rhode Island, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average teacher internship salary states are Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for teacher interns

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Delaware$55,341$26.61
2Nevada$49,387$23.74
3Minnesota$51,568$24.79
4New York$56,705$27.26
5Connecticut$51,987$24.99
6Alaska$71,424$34.34
7Rhode Island$57,978$27.87
8Washington$56,565$27.19
9Oregon$56,324$27.08
10Ohio$53,612$25.77
11Montana$48,736$23.43
12Oklahoma$49,085$23.60
13Massachusetts$52,089$25.04
14District of Columbia$54,029$25.98
15Colorado$49,231$23.67
16Texas$48,305$23.22
17California$55,323$26.60
18Tennessee$48,075$23.11
19North Dakota$51,244$24.64
20New Hampshire$47,014$22.60
21Vermont$48,739$23.43
22Arizona$46,021$22.13
23Iowa$47,062$22.63
24Indiana$45,457$21.85
25Pennsylvania$46,028$22.13
26Wisconsin$47,048$22.62
27West Virginia$46,954$22.57
28Nebraska$44,758$21.52
29New Jersey$44,453$21.37
30Utah$46,499$22.36
31Idaho$46,054$22.14
32Virginia$46,079$22.15
33Hawaii$52,183$25.09
34South Dakota$45,391$21.82
35Michigan$42,085$20.23
36Missouri$44,123$21.21
37Mississippi$44,292$21.29
38Illinois$41,309$19.86
39Maryland$41,424$19.92
40New Mexico$40,691$19.56
41Wyoming$42,487$20.43
42Maine$45,376$21.82
43Kansas$39,055$18.78
44North Carolina$40,374$19.41
45Kentucky$39,974$19.22
46South Carolina$36,161$17.39
47Florida$33,642$16.17
48Louisiana$36,911$17.75
49Arkansas$37,202$17.89
50Georgia$34,367$16.52
51Alabama$37,400$17.98

Highest paying cities for teacher interns

The highest-paying cities for teacher interns are Davis, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Davis, CA$59,091$28.41
2Seattle, WA$57,024$27.42
3New York, NY$56,767$27.29
4Wilmington, DE$55,771$26.81
5Washington, DC$54,061$25.99
6Minneapolis, MN$51,612$24.81
7Fort Worth, TX$48,788$23.46
8Marshalltown, IA$47,138$22.66
9Phoenix, AZ$46,264$22.24
10Sioux Falls, SD$45,139$21.70
11Omaha, NE$44,748$21.51
12Frederick, MD$41,384$19.90

Teacher internship salary details

A teacher internship's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $67,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average teacher internship salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a teacher internship's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32
75th Percentile$57,000$4,750$27
Average$48,398$4,033$23
25th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
10th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16

Highest paying teacher internship jobs

The highest paying types of teacher interns are student teacher, reading teacher, and history teacher.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Kindergarten Teacher$48,029$4,002$23.0965,972
Substitute Teacher$32,904$2,742$15.8269,292
Child Care Teacher$26,036$2,170$12.52139,010
Preschool Teacher$33,582$2,798$16.1455,298
Certified Teacher$50,708$4,226$24.3892,051
History Teacher$53,780$4,482$25.8665,399

How would you rate the starting salaries for teacher internships, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Patricia Rogan Ph.D.

Professor, Special Education/Urban Teacher Education, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Teacher salaries continue to grow, but they vary from state to state and district to district. According to the NEA, the average starting salary for beginning teachers in 2017-18 was $39,249. The average salary of all teachers in the U.S. was $61,730 in 2018-19, which was a 2.1% increase from the previous year. Despite COVID-19 and its impact on teachers, it is doubtful that teacher salaries will jump significantly in the years ahead (due to state economic challenges) unless teachers strike.

Which companies pay teacher interns the most?

Teacher internship salaries at Chino Valley Unified School District and Galt High School are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average teacher internship salary at companies like Robbinsdale Area Schools and Gallup are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Chino Valley Unified School District$56,505$27.17
2Galt High School$54,731$26.31
3Robbinsdale Area Schools$51,730$24.87
4Gallup$50,485$24.27
5Nea Rhode Island$48,853$23.49
6The Menta Group$48,309$23.23
7Garland Independent School District$47,938$23.05
8ACES$47,715$22.94
9Lennox International$45,873$22.05
10NETA$42,965$20.66
11YAI$41,156$19.79
12State Of South Dakota$34,529$16.60
13YMCA of the North$28,333$13.62

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$57,000$55,800$54,600$53,400$52,200$51,000
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Teacher Internship salary by industry

The average teacher internship salary varies across industries:

  • The average teacher internship salary in the education industry is $47,436, the highest of any industry.
  • The average teacher internship salary in the finance industry is $46,638.
  • Teacher interns in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $41,385, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for teacher interns

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Education$47,436$22.81
2Media$46,638$22.42
3Professional$43,776$21.05
4Non Profits$41,385$19.90

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Teacher internship salary trends

The average teacher internship salary has risen by $8,884 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average teacher internship earned $39,514 annually, but today, they earn $48,398 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for teacher interns over the last decade.

Compare teacher internship salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average teacher internship salary over time

Compare teacher internship salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Teacher internship salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$48,400$23.27+3.4%
2024$46,700$22.47+3.3%
2023$45,200$21.73+2.6%
2022$44,000$21.16+3.2%
2021$42,600$20.47+2.0%

Recently added teacher internship salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Drama Kids IntlElementary Drama Teacher-Position/InternDublin, OH06/27/2025$73,045
Real Journey AcademiesCareer Pathway Internship Teacher-FONFontana, CA06/21/2025$61,000
Seattle Public SchoolsStudent Intern Substitute Teacher-HourlySeattle, WA06/14/2025$55,282
Bright Horizons Children's CentersField Teacher InternCollege Park, MD06/13/2025$34,331
Community Leadership Academy| Assistant/Intern Teacher | 191 Day AgreementCommerce City, CO06/09/2025$41,740
Chester School DistrictStudent Teacher/InternNew Hampshire06/03/2025$26,088
Grandview School DistrictTeacher Academy Summer Intern TutorsGrandview, WA05/22/2025$35,479
Bear River Head StartPaid Internship Teacher AssistantBrigham City, UT05/12/2025$30,303
Drama Kids IntlElementary Drama Teacher-Position/InternWorthington, OH05/10/2025$73,045
Metropolitan School District of North Posey CountyInternship-Elementary TeacherHope, IN05/04/2025$16,696

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