Salary Range for a High School Biology Teacher
A high school biology teacher is responsible for preparing a curriculum and executing academic lesson plans in biology. High school biology is a pre-requisite for most colleges. Biology is one of the core science classes for high school students. A high school biology teacher needs a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field in order to teach at an accredited high school. The salary range for a high school biology teacher depends upon geographical location, education and experience.
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Geographical Location
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A high school biology teacher's salary range depends upon the geographic location of the high school. Since public high schools are primarily funded with state tax dollars, the location of the high school influences all teachers' salaries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a high school teacher in Mississippi had an annual mean wage of $42,120 in 2009. A high school teacher in New York has an annual mean wage of $68,010.
Education
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A biology teacher's advanced education influences her salary range. According to Payscale, high school teachers who have earned a bachelor's degree in education or a related field have a salary range between $36,257 to $52,484 (as of 2010). Secondary teachers who have earned an advanced degree, specifically a master's degree in education or a related field, have a salary range between $40,016 to $57,705. According to Education Portal, the average high school biology teacher earned $49,420 in 2010-2011 with a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
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Experience
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A biology teacher's years of experience in the classroom increase his annual salary. According to MySalary.com, high school teachers who have 15 years of teaching experience have a median base salary of $53,558. That number reflects both teachers who have advanced degrees and those who do not. As extra incentive, some high school biology teachers also receive bonuses for extended years of experience in the classroom.
Benefits
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A majority of high school biology teachers receive a benefits package. Health insurance and retirement benefits increase the value of their employment. According to Payscale, 87 percent of high school teachers receive health insurance benefits. An additional 66 percent receive dental benefits and 46 percent receive vision care benefits. These added medical benefits make a profession as a high school biology teacher more finacially appealing.
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