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Do you want to become a second grade teacher at Prince George's Community College, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for second grade teachers that you can check out, before you begin your journey. As second grade teachers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for second grade teachers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a second grade teacher, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
New Jersey is the best state for jobs for second grade teachers, and Maine is the worst. The most common pay in New Jersey is $63,611, while the median pay in Maine is $34,809.If you are currently seeking employment as a second grade teacher, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for second grade teachers in 2025
1. New Jersey
Total second grade teacher jobs: 1,030 Average annual salary: $63,611 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Location Quotient: 1.66
2. Connecticut
Total second grade teacher jobs: 369 Average annual salary: $62,990 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
3. Massachusetts
Total second grade teacher jobs: 728 Average annual salary: $63,866 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
4. Maryland
Total second grade teacher jobs: 797 Average annual salary: $59,123 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Location Quotient: 1.61
5. District of Columbia
Total second grade teacher jobs: 165 Average annual salary: $63,023 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
6. Michigan
Total second grade teacher jobs: 774 Average annual salary: $54,236 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
7. Pennsylvania
Total second grade teacher jobs: 832 Average annual salary: $57,406 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
8. California
Total second grade teacher jobs: 1,810 Average annual salary: $67,460 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
9. New Mexico
Total second grade teacher jobs: 225 Average annual salary: $51,547 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
10. Illinois
Total second grade teacher jobs: 1,465 Average annual salary: $51,050 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Location Quotient: 1.57
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Detailed list of the best states for a second grade teacher
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $63,611 | $43,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,030 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $62,990 | $43,000 | 3,588,184 | 369 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $63,866 | $44,000 | 6,859,819 | 728 |
| 4 | Maryland | $59,123 | $40,000 | 6,052,177 | 797 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $63,023 | $43,000 | 693,972 | 165 |
| 6 | Michigan | $54,236 | $38,000 | 9,962,311 | 774 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $57,406 | $39,000 | 12,805,537 | 832 |
| 8 | California | $67,460 | $47,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,810 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $51,547 | $36,000 | 2,088,070 | 225 |
| 10 | Illinois | $51,050 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,465 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $51,302 | $37,000 | 5,576,606 | 619 |
| 12 | New York | $57,304 | $39,000 | 19,849,399 | 890 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $50,310 | $36,000 | 1,920,076 | 167 |
| 14 | Oregon | $56,334 | $40,000 | 4,142,776 | 206 |
| 15 | Montana | $46,697 | $34,000 | 1,050,493 | 123 |
| 16 | Alaska | $57,328 | $48,000 | 739,795 | 25 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $53,193 | $37,000 | 1,059,639 | 53 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $44,926 | $32,000 | 1,342,795 | 215 |
| 19 | Washington | $53,499 | $38,000 | 7,405,743 | 415 |
| 20 | Nevada | $43,925 | $30,000 | 2,998,039 | 399 |
| 21 | Delaware | $46,846 | $32,000 | 961,939 | 103 |
| 22 | Colorado | $45,299 | $33,000 | 5,607,154 | 673 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $45,911 | $33,000 | 579,315 | 40 |
| 24 | Florida | $44,343 | $31,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,349 |
| 25 | Arizona | $43,153 | $31,000 | 7,016,270 | 753 |
| 26 | Utah | $45,737 | $32,000 | 3,101,833 | 122 |
| 27 | Virginia | $46,277 | $31,000 | 8,470,020 | 657 |
| 28 | Iowa | $43,543 | $31,000 | 3,145,711 | 245 |
| 29 | Ohio | $44,046 | $30,000 | 11,658,609 | 601 |
| 30 | Alabama | $44,863 | $31,000 | 4,874,747 | 163 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $44,431 | $31,000 | 4,454,189 | 138 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $53,160 | $45,000 | 1,427,538 | 16 |
| 33 | Vermont | $43,270 | $31,000 | 623,657 | 49 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $41,443 | $28,000 | 10,273,419 | 702 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $43,470 | $32,000 | 755,393 | 24 |
| 36 | Indiana | $39,735 | $28,000 | 6,666,818 | 554 |
| 37 | Texas | $40,899 | $29,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,509 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $41,683 | $30,000 | 5,795,483 | 330 |
| 39 | Kansas | $39,086 | $28,000 | 2,913,123 | 250 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $41,182 | $29,000 | 4,684,333 | 189 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $39,753 | $28,000 | 5,024,369 | 331 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $39,604 | $28,000 | 6,715,984 | 370 |
| 43 | Georgia | $40,085 | $28,000 | 10,429,379 | 731 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $40,745 | $28,000 | 1,815,857 | 29 |
| 45 | Idaho | $39,309 | $28,000 | 1,716,943 | 109 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $35,207 | $25,000 | 3,930,864 | 257 |
| 47 | Missouri | $36,798 | $26,000 | 6,113,532 | 400 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $38,540 | $27,000 | 2,984,100 | 105 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $35,587 | $25,000 | 3,004,279 | 142 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $37,221 | $27,000 | 869,666 | 22 |
| 51 | Maine | $34,809 | $25,000 | 1,335,907 | 52 |
Highest paying states for second grade teachers
| Rank | State | Avg. Second Grade Teacher Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $63,611 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $62,990 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $63,866 |
| 4 | Maryland | $59,123 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $63,023 |
| 6 | Michigan | $54,236 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $57,406 |
| 8 | California | $67,460 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $51,547 |
| 10 | Illinois | $51,050 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $51,302 |
| 12 | New York | $57,304 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $50,310 |
| 14 | Oregon | $56,334 |
| 15 | Montana | $46,697 |
| 16 | Alaska | $57,328 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $53,193 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $44,926 |
| 19 | Washington | $53,499 |
| 20 | Nevada | $43,925 |
| 21 | Delaware | $46,846 |
| 22 | Colorado | $45,299 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $45,911 |
| 24 | Florida | $44,343 |
| 25 | Arizona | $43,153 |
| 26 | Utah | $45,737 |
| 27 | Virginia | $46,277 |
| 28 | Iowa | $43,543 |
| 29 | Ohio | $44,046 |
| 30 | Alabama | $44,863 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $44,431 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $53,160 |
| 33 | Vermont | $43,270 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $41,443 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $43,470 |
| 36 | Indiana | $39,735 |
| 37 | Texas | $40,899 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $41,683 |
| 39 | Kansas | $39,086 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $41,182 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $39,753 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $39,604 |
| 43 | Georgia | $40,085 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $40,745 |
| 45 | Idaho | $39,309 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $35,207 |
| 47 | Missouri | $36,798 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $38,540 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $35,587 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $37,221 |
| 51 | Maine | $34,809 |
Expert opinions on the best states for second grade teachers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for second grade teachers to find work opportunities?
Dr. Mark Williams Ph.D.
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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