Elementary School Teacher salary in Dover, DE
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Dover, DE metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Camden, Magnolia, Milford.
Also listed as: Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,640 |
| 25th | $57,671 |
| 50th (median) | $62,515 |
| 75th | $70,001 |
| 90th | $80,030 |
Cost of living
Dover's median Elementary School Teacher salary of $62,515 is worth about $64,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Dover = 97.5).
Compared with all workers here
All Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Dover, DE area earned a median of $75,080 in May 2025 (580 employed). The H-1B median here is $62,515, 17% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Rodney School District | too few | 9 |
| State of Delaware | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.