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Praxis Subject Assessments jobs, salary benchmarks, and career pathways

Subject Assessments lead into specific licensure areas rather than a single job title, so the benchmark below reflects the general classroom role most candidates are certifying into.

Updated August 22, 2026

Where this exam tends to lead

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Education salary benchmarks

Subject Assessments lead into specific licensure areas rather than a single job title, so the benchmark below reflects the general classroom role most candidates are certifying into.

Role / benchmarkPayWhy it matters
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers$62,310 median annual wage2024 figure; the licensure destination for the highest-volume Subject Assessment codes BLS Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers

Verified Praxis Subject Assessment facts

FactCurrent detailSource
Structure of the familyA set of separate content tests, each identified by its own four-digit code, rather than a single exam with sectionsETS Praxis
Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001)$180.00ETS Praxis
Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205)$156.00ETS Praxis
Speech-Language Pathology (5331)$146.00ETS Praxis
Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355)$130.00ETS Praxis
Passing scoresSet by each state. Each state has its own requirements for certification, and ETS publishes passing scores by state rather than a single national cutPraxis passing score requirements
Related assessment familiesBeyond Core and Subject Assessments, ETS also administers ParaPro, the School Leadership Series, and PASLETS Praxis

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Official resources

ETS Praxis

The authoritative test list. Search by code before registering, not by test name.

Praxis passing scores by state

The single most important page for Subject Assessment candidates — it determines what counts as a pass for you.

External resources and benchmarks

BLS Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers

Wage and employment outlook for the classroom teaching role.

Questions people ask before choosing this path

How much does a Praxis Subject Assessment cost?

It varies by test. Published fees include $130.00 for Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355), $146.00 for Speech-Language Pathology (5331), $156.00 for Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205), and $180.00 for Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001).

How do I know which Praxis test my state requires?

Check your state requirement first and register by four-digit code. Test names overlap across codes, and states differ in which code they accept, so the name alone is not enough to identify the right assessment.

Is there one national passing score?

No. ETS reports your score and each state sets its own requirement, which is why the same score can qualify you in one state and not in another.