Teacher's Average Salary

Teachers enrich the minds students in private and public schools. They provide their pupils with new skills and concepts. Teachers are also planners. Before they actually instruct their students, much of the job lies in planning the lessons. Here is a breakdown of teachers' salaries from a May 2008 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Preschool

The mean hourly wage of a preschool teacher was $12.80, and the mean annual wage was $26,610. Annual wage ranged from $16,030 to $41,660 annually.

Kindergarten

The mean annual wage was $49,770. Annual wage ranged from $30,970 to $75,190 annually.

Elementary School

The mean annual wage of an elementary school teacher was $52,240. Annual wage ranged from $33,400 to $78,030 annually.

Middle School

The mean annual wage of a middle school teacher was $52,570. Annual wage ranged from $34,020 to $78,120 annually.

High School

The mean annual wage of a high school teacher, or secondary school teacher, $54,390. Annual wage ranged from $34,280 to $80,970 annually.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Teacher
• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Teacher
• Teachers' Latest Wage Information

Resources

• American Federation of Teachers
• National Education Association
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

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