Jobs and career pathways
Praxis Core jobs, salary benchmarks, and career pathways
Praxis Core is a gateway assessment for teacher preparation rather than a credential itself, so the benchmark below is the classroom role most Core candidates are working toward.
Updated August 23, 2026
Where this exam tends to lead
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Teaching salary benchmarks
Praxis Core is a gateway assessment for teacher preparation rather than a credential itself, so the benchmark below is the classroom role most Core candidates are working toward.
| Role / benchmark | Pay | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten and elementary school teachers | $62,310 median annual wage | 2024 figure across about 1,539,800 jobs; the most common destination for Praxis Core candidates BLS Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers |
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Official Praxis Core facts
| Fact | Current detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Reading (5713) | 56 questions, 85 minutes, selected-response based on reading passages and statements, $90.00 | ETS Praxis Core Reading 5713 |
| Writing (5723) | 40 selected-response questions plus 2 essay questions, 100 minutes split into a 40-minute selected-response section and two 30-minute essay sections, $90.00 | ETS Praxis Core Writing 5723 |
| Writing essay tasks | One argumentative essay supporting a position with reasons and examples, and one informative/explanatory essay drawing on two provided sources | ETS Praxis Core Writing 5723 |
| Mathematics (5733) | 56 questions, 90 minutes, a mix of selected-response and numeric-entry questions, $90.00 | ETS Praxis Core Mathematics 5733 |
| Core Combined (5752) | $150.00 for all three subtests — $120 less than registering for them individually | ETS Praxis Core Combined 5752 |
| Where you can test | Test at home (online) or at a test center | ETS Praxis Core Combined 5752 |
| Score recipients | Four free score recipients included with registration | ETS Praxis Core Combined 5752 |
| Passing scores | Set by each state, not by ETS. Each state has its own requirements for certification, so the same raw performance can pass in one state and fail in another | Praxis passing score requirements |
Fetched job listings
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6 listings captured
The Muse
Licensed Insurance Sales Representative (Remote / Home-Based)
Allstate
Flexible / Remote
The Muse
(USA) Tire and Battery Service Advisor
Walmart
Eau Claire, WI
The Muse
Café Associate
Walmart
Clive, IA
The Muse
Maintenance Custodian Associate
Walmart
Ellicott City, MD
The Muse
Retail Customer Service Associate
Walmart
El Paso, TX
The Muse
PRODUCE/CLERK
Kroger
Bowling Green, OH
Official resources
Combined registration price, testing locations, and included score recipients.
Question count, timing, and format for the Reading subtest.
The three-block structure and the two essay task types.
Question count, timing, and the selected-response plus numeric-entry format.
Check the requirement for the state you intend to be certified in before you test.
External resources and benchmarks
Neutral wage and employment data for the classroom teaching role.
Questions people ask before choosing this path
Is it cheaper to take Praxis Core as a combined test?
Yes, substantially. Core Combined (5752) is $150.00 while the three subtests are $90.00 each, so booking them separately costs $270 — a $120 difference for the same three assessments.
How long is the Praxis Core Writing test?
100 minutes, but not as one continuous block. It runs as a 40-minute selected-response section followed by two separate 30-minute essay sections.
What score do I need to pass?
It depends on your state. ETS reports your score, but each state sets its own certification requirements, so check the passing score for the state you intend to teach in before you test.
Can I take Praxis Core at home?
Yes. ETS offers both at-home online testing and test-center delivery.