how much does elementry or middle school teachers get paid?

Question

how much does elementry or middle school teachers get paid? i think i want to do that but i want to know about how much they get paid.

if you are a teacher do u mind tellling me how much you get paid?

Answer 1

Your pay depends on what state you live in, what district you teach in, how long you have been teaching, how educated are, how many extra duties you do, etc. There is no one pay amount.
Unionized states in the Northeast and in the West get paid more than non-unionized states.
I have taught in Virginia (non-union) and California(union).
Here is a comparison:

VA- poor pay, great dental and medical, smaller class sizes, 2 planning periods every day, never had to cover for other teachers, required to do lunch/hall duties, pain in the **** requirements to renew your credential, thousands of dollars for having a M.Ed.

CA- better pay, acceptable dental and medical, large class sizes, 1 planning period possibly..because you are required to cover classes because they can't get enough subs to enter the schools, no lunch/hall duty, pain in the **** requirements to meet the # system LAUSD has set up to get a raise, only $500 for having a M.Ed.

When I started in the 80s, I took home less than $20,000 a year. Nowadays, teachers generally start at $40,000. The old cap used to be 60,000. Now, it is 90,000 in some states.
If you teach a class during your planning, participate in tutoring, etc.,, you can earn extra money.

My recommendation- don't tutor at school. They tax your money, dictate your hours and students, and conflicts could occur. Make your own contacts and set up your own prices based on your abilities and experience.

Answer 2

1. technically, they all take about the same time to achieve. 2. Yes, in elementary teaching you must have knowledge about various topics. In CA, they have a Multiple Subject CSET exam for people interested in elementary testing. The exam (which is difficult) includes questions about history all the way to health/pe. 3. Depends on where you are teaching. Usually, all teachers are paid about the same (elementary vs. high school vs middle school). However, what district/area you are in affects how much pay you receive. Also, whether you work in a public or private school changes how much money you make. Go get experience working with the different age groups! They are all VASTLY different. Figure out from your own experiences which group you enjoy/work the best with.

Answer 3

oh oh my teacher told me this last year

it doesn't (usually) depend on what grade you teach but how long you've been teaching..like a new teacher doesn't get paid as much as a teacher who's been teachin 10 year..and that's usually how it goes..not my the grades

again USUALLY

oh and also...be prepared to scramble your first few years as a sub..

and if you do get a job the retirement money is supposed to be really good.

Answer 4

it depends on how much years did she/he teached. but a teacher who taugh 5 years will get something about 10$ an hour.

Answer 5

I don't know, but reading the questions of some of their pupils on this forum, they need a pay-cut threat or an electronic shock baton up their a**es!

Answer 6

It depends on which district, and how much education and years experience.