What is the average salary for a teacher?

May 23rd, 2010 | by admin |

I am interested in becoming a teacher in the future, and am curious as to how much they actually earn. Do private school teachers earn more than public school teachers? Do some teachers earn more because they are in a richer district? Please state your sources. It would be really great if you are an acutual teacher.

For a summary of teaching as a career,

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm

click on "earnings"
As you can see there a is a wide variation in salaries. A lot depends on where you work. Private school teachers usually earn less. The "rich district/"poor" district inequity does exist in some places, especially in states where large portions of school funding come from local property taxes. Other states attempt to even things out by awarding state aid. Most public schools pay teachers according to a salary schedule. Advancement on that schedule may be made by longevity and by earning advanced degrees.
I was an "actual" teacher in a medium-sized midwestern city.

  1. 8 Responses to “What is the average salary for a teacher?”

  2. By joeiselvis on May 23, 2010 | Reply

    Teacher salaries vary by state and by school district with salary ranges from the mid twenties to the mid thirties depending on education and location.
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  3. By niomi on May 23, 2010 | Reply

    10.00 a day so u tell me 10 times 30 then 30 times 12
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  4. By scottsmylie on May 23, 2010 | Reply

    they start around 45k in these parts
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  5. By Jo Blo on May 23, 2010 | Reply

    my neighbor is a 2nd grade teacher
    Teachers in this school district start in low 30’s while teachers in some neighboring districts start from mid 20’s to mid 30’s. Depends on the district and the tax base of the district. Local teachers get around $700. extra per year of experience. Also they are paid more for masters and beyond. Coach’s make mid 50’s if the also teach.
    You can look at the school web site in your area to see a salary schedule. Teachers at church or parochial schools earn less but seem to like their working conditions better.
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  6. By asgapollo on May 23, 2010 | Reply

    COLLEGE PROFESSOR.
    they get PAID,because the students pay to learn.
    the AVERAGE public school teacher lives in poverty,and still has to buy material to teach with.
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    13 public school closings in less than one year
    mpls.mn
    reason:cost cutting.and i thought my taxes paid for it.go figure

  7. By Kraftee on May 23, 2010 | Reply

    For a summary of teaching as a career,
    http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos069.htm
    click on "earnings"
    As you can see there a is a wide variation in salaries. A lot depends on where you work. Private school teachers usually earn less. The "rich district/"poor" district inequity does exist in some places, especially in states where large portions of school funding come from local property taxes. Other states attempt to even things out by awarding state aid. Most public schools pay teachers according to a salary schedule. Advancement on that schedule may be made by longevity and by earning advanced degrees.
    I was an "actual" teacher in a medium-sized midwestern city.
    References :

  8. By Stevenson A on May 23, 2010 | Reply

    The average salary for a teacher is $600 to $700 a month.
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  9. By Megan C on May 23, 2010 | Reply

    It depends in the district you want to work at and the education you have. In Tx for example bilingual teachers earn more than regular teacher. With no experience and a BS or BA your starting salary is of $42 000 a year, around $3500 a month.
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