Career Outlook for Elementary School Teachers (not including Special Education)
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The overall job outlook for Elementary School Teacher careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 4.41 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 0.74 percent per year. Demand for Elementary School Teachers is expected to go up, with an expected 308,100 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.59 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Elementary School Teachers (not including Special Education) in the following states
| California | 176,110 |
| Texas | 163,240 |
| New York | 89,850 |
| Illinois | 80,820 |
| Florida | 73,150 |
| Pennsylvania | 60,740 |
| Georgia | 48,120 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Elementary School Teachers (not including Special Education)
| Virgin Islands | 710 |
| District of Columbia | 2,410 |
| Wyoming | 3,010 |
| Delaware | 3,690 |
| Rhode Island | 3,890 |
| Vermont | 4,060 |
| South Dakota | 4,060 |