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A look at elementary and secondary school employment
September 06, 2018
As school swings back into session, it’s important to recognize the dedicated faculty and staff who work in our elementary, middle, and secondary schools. With employment of more than 5.5 million in May 2017, teachers and instructors make up 65 percent of employment in elementary, middle, and secondary schools nationwide. There are over 2 million elementary and middle school teachers, representing 24 percent of total school employment. There are nearly 1.1 million secondary school teachers.
Employment of teachers and instructors in elementary and secondary schools, May 2017
Occupation
Employment
Elementary and middle school teachers
2,034,720
Secondary school teachers
1,094,750
Teacher assistants
1,051,410
Substitute teachers
527,780
Special education teachers
444,870
Preschool and kindergarten teachers
206,710
Teachers and instructors, all other, except substitute teachers
92,460
Instructional coordinators
72,800
Adult basic and secondary education and literacy teachers and instructors
24,860
Self-enrichment education teachers
12,980
Teachers and instructors make up most employment in our schools, but many other occupations also make schools run smoothly. There are over 300,000 janitors and cleaners working in elementary and secondary schools in the United States, making up close to 4 percent of school employment. There are nearly 250,000 education administrators in elementary and secondary schools. Combined, the top ten occupations other than teachers make up over 21 percent of total school employment nationwide.
United States Department of Labor
