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As of October 2025, the average salary for a summer school teacher in the United States stands at $52,828 per year. This figure can vary significantly based on several factors, including state, school district, and individual qualifications.
On an hourly basis, summer school teachers earn around $25, with differences arising from experience, education level, and specific roles within the educational system. For instance, teachers with advanced degrees or specialized certifications often see higher pay.
In states like California and New York, summer school teachers tend to earn higher salaries compared to their counterparts in other regions. This is often due to the higher cost of living and demand for quality educators in urban areas.
Online sources provide varying estimates, emphasizing the importance of researching specific district policies and salary scales to get a clearer picture of potential earnings.
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The average summer school teacher salary in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average summer school teacher salary states are Idaho, Nevada, and Colorado.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $72,501 | $34.86 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $73,291 | $35.24 |
| 3 | Maryland | $68,963 | $33.16 |
| 4 | Michigan | $63,395 | $30.48 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $73,762 | $35.46 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $66,508 | $31.98 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $73,284 | $35.23 |
| 8 | New York | $66,096 | $31.78 |
| 9 | Illinois | $57,143 | $27.47 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $60,536 | $29.10 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $57,852 | $27.81 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $56,869 | $27.34 |
| 13 | Oregon | $57,693 | $27.74 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $52,400 | $25.19 |
| 15 | Alaska | $67,365 | $32.39 |
| 16 | Montana | $50,540 | $24.30 |
| 17 | California | $63,565 | $30.56 |
| 18 | Vermont | $51,961 | $24.98 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $50,444 | $24.25 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $49,578 | $23.84 |
| 21 | Delaware | $54,213 | $26.06 |
| 22 | Washington | $56,909 | $27.36 |
| 23 | Ohio | $51,604 | $24.81 |
| 24 | Virginia | $54,236 | $26.07 |
| 25 | Iowa | $50,003 | $24.04 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $51,208 | $24.62 |
| 27 | Alabama | $49,847 | $23.96 |
| 28 | Indiana | $46,109 | $22.17 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $45,831 | $22.03 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $48,840 | $23.48 |
| 31 | Kansas | $43,464 | $20.90 |
| 32 | Arizona | $43,047 | $20.70 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $47,875 | $23.02 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $47,339 | $22.76 |
| 35 | Nevada | $40,486 | $19.46 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $45,099 | $21.68 |
| 37 | Georgia | $45,418 | $21.84 |
| 38 | Utah | $46,273 | $22.25 |
| 39 | Maine | $42,175 | $20.28 |
| 40 | Missouri | $41,631 | $20.01 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $43,101 | $20.72 |
| 42 | Colorado | $40,028 | $19.24 |
| 43 | Florida | $42,011 | $20.20 |
| 44 | Texas | $41,240 | $19.83 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $41,757 | $20.08 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $41,849 | $20.12 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $37,842 | $18.19 |
| 48 | Idaho | $40,572 | $19.51 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $44,334 | $21.31 |
| 50 | North Carolina | $38,136 | $18.33 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $39,343 | $18.91 |
The highest-paying cities for summer school teachers are Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, and Boston, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $73,756 | $35.46 |
| 2 | Newark, NJ | $73,169 | $35.18 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $72,975 | $35.08 |
| 4 | Norwich, CT | $71,550 | $34.40 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $68,026 | $32.70 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $66,995 | $32.21 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $66,473 | $31.96 |
| 8 | Detroit, MI | $63,849 | $30.70 |
| 9 | Duluth, MN | $58,467 | $28.11 |
| 10 | Corvallis, OR | $58,068 | $27.92 |
| 11 | Seattle, WA | $57,460 | $27.63 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $57,368 | $27.58 |
| 13 | Richmond, VA | $54,114 | $26.02 |
| 14 | Nashua, NH | $53,074 | $25.52 |
| 15 | Columbus, OH | $51,120 | $24.58 |
| 16 | Helena, MT | $50,543 | $24.30 |
| 17 | Burlington, IA | $49,904 | $23.99 |
| 18 | Salt Lake City, UT | $46,291 | $22.26 |
| 19 | Indianapolis, IN | $45,842 | $22.04 |
| 20 | Topeka, KS | $43,620 | $20.97 |
A summer school teacher's salary ranges from $36,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $75,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
| Average | $52,828 | $4,402 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 10th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
The highest paying types of summer school teachers are science teacher, student teacher, and reading teacher.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher/Tutor | $42,955 | $3,580 | $20.65 | 68,441 |
| Reading Teacher | $55,452 | $4,621 | $26.66 | 68,234 |
| Teacher | $47,989 | $3,999 | $23.07 | 71,918 |
| History Teacher | $53,780 | $4,482 | $25.86 | 65,399 |
| Social Studies Teacher | $49,725 | $4,144 | $23.91 | 94,087 |
| Pre-K Teacher | $40,301 | $3,358 | $19.38 | 60,464 |
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Summer school teacher salaries at Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and Marple Newtown SD are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average summer school teacher salary at companies like Boston Public Schools and Newton Public Schools are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 | $67,804 | $32.60 |
| 2 | Marple Newtown SD | $65,060 | $31.28 |
| 3 | Boston Public Schools | $62,581 | $30.09 |
| 4 | Newton Public Schools | $61,761 | $29.69 |
| 5 | Worthington Public Schools | $61,748 | $29.69 |
| 6 | Montgomery County Public Schools | $59,584 | $28.65 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa City Schools | $58,927 | $28.33 |
| 8 | Wolfram | $58,893 | $28.31 |
| 9 | Apogee Enterprises | $57,389 | $27.59 |
| 10 | North Country School | $56,885 | $27.35 |
| 11 | Voya Financial | $56,617 | $27.22 |
| 12 | The Norwich Free Academy | $56,456 | $27.14 |
| 13 | Learning Care Group | $56,039 | $26.94 |
| 14 | The Boys' Club of New York | $55,724 | $26.79 |
| 15 | Milton Hershey School | $55,583 | $26.72 |
| 16 | Democracy Prep Public Schools | $55,577 | $26.72 |
| 17 | Sacramento City Unified School District | $55,431 | $26.65 |
| 18 | EASTCONN | $55,124 | $26.50 |
| 19 | Proviso Township Schools | $54,856 | $26.37 |
| 20 | Urban Resources | $54,572 | $26.24 |
The average summer school teacher salary has risen by $7,022 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average summer school teacher earned $45,806 annually, but today, they earn $52,828 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for summer school teachers over the last decade.
Compare summer school teacher salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare summer school teacher salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,800 | $25.40 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $51,700 | $24.87 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $50,500 | $24.27 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $49,600 | $23.82 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $48,400 | $23.26 | +1.6% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach Public School | Summer School Science Teacher | Virginia Beach, VA | 06/30/2025 | $73,045 |
| Gps Solutions LLC | Summer School Teacher | Detroit, MI | 06/29/2025 | $83,480 |
| Rush Henrietta Central Sd | Summer School Sentry I | Fine, NY | 06/28/2025 | $32,349 |
| Mounds View Public Schools | Summer School EL Teacher | Shoreview, MN | 06/25/2025 | $91,828 |
| Amergis | Spokane OT Summer Job-Co-Treat, Homebound, & School-Based FUN! | Spokane, WA | 06/25/2025 | $104,350 |
| Brandeis University | Temporary 2025 Summer School Activities Staff | Waltham, MA | 06/24/2025 | $33,392 |
| Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 | Summer School Teacher-Algebra 2 (Semester 2) | Homewood, IL | 06/24/2025 | $74,349 |
| New Bedford Public Schools | Summer School Tutors | New Bedford, MA | 06/24/2025 | $52,175 |
| Fusion Academy | Math and Science Summer School Teacher | Hermosa Beach, CA | 06/24/2025 | $59,480 |
| Joseph Sears School | Summer School ELA Teacher | Kane, IL | 06/24/2025 | $105,811 |
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