Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teacher Salary in the Industry of Scientific Research and Development Services

The salary statistics and trend of preschool, primary, secondary, and special education school teachers in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare preschool, primary, secondary, and special education school teacher salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$20,850
25th Percentile Wage
$26,490
50th Percentile Wage
$33,450
75th Percentile Wage
$52,300
90th Percentile Wage
$99,470

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for preschool, primary, secondary, and special education school teachers in the industry of scientific research and development services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) preschool, primary, secondary, and special education school teachers is $99,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $33,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent preschool, primary, secondary, and special education school teachers is $20,850.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of preschool, primary, secondary, and special education school teachers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$33,450
-2.72% -67.26%
2016
$34,360
-4.31% -
2015
$35,840
-46.85% -
2014
$52,630
-7.60% -
2013
$56,630
1.20% -
2012
$55,950
- -

Table 3. Compare Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teacher Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of preschool, primary, secondary, and special education school teachers in six industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of preschool, primary, secondary, and special education school teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$37,680
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$37,160
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$36,400
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
$35,470
Scientific Research and Development Services
$33,450
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$31,280

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