when im outta college, i wanna b a teacher. can someone tell me how much a teacher makes?
2007-01-23 09:51:11 · 14 answers · asked by im_tinkerbell_lol 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
It really depends on where, as in county, you live. Most places start mid 30's. Not enough though I can attest to that. THAT is why people say it is for the love of teaching and not the money. Often times you can go to a county's school board website and find out the exact info. I will say this... If you are going to get you BA in education, go the distance. Get your Master's! You have more options as far as your specific role you take. You may have a specific job in mind (IE., 4Th gr) now but I guarantee that will change a number of times over the life of the profession... not to mention the salary is greater.
2007-01-23 10:03:15 · answer #1 · answered by 2hpy4wds 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be a teacher, don't go into it for the money, because you won't last long. Teachers are sadly underpaid for the amount of work that they do. You have to go into to teaching because you love it - love the kids, love the challenge, the creativity, the chance to mold young minds, etc. Teaching is more of a vocation than a career. It will take everything you've got in you, but you will get so much back from the fruits of your labor. Will you be able to count those fruits in your bank account? Probably not, but it is all about what is important to you.
Teachers in every state have different salary scales. If you go to your corresponding state Department of Education website, or contact your local teachers union, or school district, you should be able to find out for yourself. Salaries usually increase with experience and education. You also often have to continue your education to maintain your teaching credentials (an extra expense for your pocketbook).
I am an elementary school teacher myself, but I've been taking a few years off to raise my two young boys. I taught in a private elementary school, and our pay scale was even less than public schools. After five years, when I left my salary was at 35,000 - including benefits - but the actual money was only 28,000. The money sucked, but I can't tell you how proud I am of the work that I did. There are many people out there who hate their jobs, but they make more money...It ends up being a value call. Good luck!
2007-01-23 10:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by connorsmom916 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There isn't just one amount because a) all teachers do not make the same money b) is depends where you live c) it depends on how long you've been a teacher.
Go to the school district's website of the district you think you might want to work at to find out. Teacher's pay scales are there.
2007-01-23 12:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by cammie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what state you are in, or if you are working for a private school. I have found that private schools do not pay well as they are for profit. At a state school you can get good benefits but the pay is horrible. I think it is somewhere starting in the 20's and topping in the 50's. Getting your masters will help and I suggest that you specialize in either special ed, or math/science. General ed teachers are a dime a dozen now.
2007-01-27 14:45:50 · answer #4 · answered by Kathy M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anywhere from 41,000 to 45,000 depending on where you live. It can be lower, I know in Louisiana new teachers starting out average around 33,000 a year with a bachelor's degree. In Texas, new teachers start out with around 38,000 with a bachelor's degree. Remember the more education you have, the better. Also, it depends on where you live.
2007-01-23 14:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you teach. In Texas you can make anywhere between $35,000 to $50,000. Google search the school districts where you live and look at human resources, then salary schedules.
2007-01-24 11:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by Nichole H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each district has a pay scale so try looking up the district you want to teach at on the internet and it will tell you.
2007-01-23 11:17:54 · answer #7 · answered by ~ ♥ ~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state in which you teach and also the district in which you teach. Public or private school-wealthy or poor neighborhood. Also pay goes up with tenure.
2007-01-28 03:59:17 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teaching is a "calling". It's not a job that usually pays as much as it is worth. But, if you want to teach - Blessings to you! Study hard and learn as much psychology as you can. Students don't always think that they want to learn. But in all countries the more you learn, the more you earn.
2007-01-23 11:43:53 · answer #9 · answered by happy_southernlady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be a teacher first you must be able to spell
2007-01-30 22:58:57 · answer #10 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋