Covering various facets of the salary of school teachers, this article presents information on various dimensions of their earning potential.
“I love my job, and I did not become a teacher just for the purpose of money. But, I would love to know more about schools in Massachusetts, where the salary of a teacher ranges between USD 70,000 and USD 80,000. I have been in this field for the last 7 years, and I haven’t been able to make close to that amount. Although I’m provided with various other benefits like traveling expenses, electricity bill, etc., I’m satisfied with my profession, but would love to increase my earning prospects.” – Bill, a high school teacher, Massachusetts
“Recently, there was an intense debate with one of my acquaintances, staying in Texas, about the income range of middle school teachers. Since we both stay in different states, the earning is bound to differ due to various factors. Some of the obvious reasons are the cost of living, commuting costs, and many more similar factors. What one pays in California or New York may be more than that in Houston or Texas. My acquaintance wasn’t able to understand that the salary varies for every state and city.” – Bob, middle school teacher, California
Reading these reviews must have provided you an insight into the intricacies of the income of such professionals. There are various dimensions of the income, and besides monetary benefits, many of them are more satisfied with the joy of working with students and helping them to make their life more enriching. For some, job satisfaction is the priority and for some, a balance of decent pay and love of work tops the priority list.
Average Salary
The income potential for those who have a work experience of less than a year is approximately between USD 30,000 and USD 41,000. For teachers having work experience of about one to four years, the salary ranges between USD 33,000 and USD 45,000. The average pay scale for those who have been working for nearly about 4 – 9 years is between USD 40,000 and USD 55,000. With further advancements in this career, it can increase up to USD 75,000.
Of late, there have been various negotiations for demand of better pay packages. Since teachers, like every other profession, expect decent pay scales, we can see usual struggle between the teacher’s unions and state governments. Generally, negotiations are based on the premise of teacher’s expectations, motivation, and respect that help them in bargaining good salary deals. Some other factors like the working environment and growth opportunities are very important for their professional success, all in all.
Some other parameters that affect their pay scale is the job location and the type of school. The cities where the cost of living is very high generally give higher salaries. The income of a middle school teacher can increase to USD 70,000 and besides the salary, various schools that are high on funds provide remuneration and benefits of traveling allowance, health insurance, pensions, and holidays. However, these benefits vary drastically for every state and as per the rules of the school.
Although it is a fact that teachers can’t become very rich due to their vocation, it is also true that they won’t end up without any monetary benefits. The pay scales in their case are decent, and with the increasing career opportunities in the teaching jobs, these are bound to be competent with the growing economic scenario. And besides the potential in the income, the rewards of being involved with the children and helping them in their growth are satisfying. So, if you wish to enter this field, then make a thorough research on the various aspects of the income of various cities and districts, and simultaneously ensure that you love what you are doing.