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Here is a general breakdown of the average salary for teachers in the United States, based on data from the National Education Association (NEA) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):
Average Teacher Salary in the United States:
- Elementary School Teachers: $60,440 per year
- Middle School Teachers: $61,350 per year
- High School Teachers: $62,200 per year
- Postsecondary Teachers (Community College and University): $80,560 per year
Average Teacher Salary by State:
- Top 5 highest average teacher salaries:
- California: $83,200
- New Jersey: $82,500
- Massachusetts: $81,400
- Connecticut: $80,400
- New York: $79,400
- Bottom 5 lowest average teacher salaries:
- Mississippi: $45,400
- West Virginia: $46,400
- Oklahoma: $47,400
- South Dakota: $48,400
- Alabama: $49,400
Average Teacher Salary by Level of Education:
- Bachelor's Degree: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
- Master's Degree: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
- Doctoral Degree: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Average Teacher Salary by Years of Experience:
- 0-5 years of experience: $45,000 - $60,000 per year
- 5-10 years of experience: $55,000 - $70,000 per year
- 10-20 years of experience: $65,000 - $80,000 per year
- 20+ years of experience: $75,000 - $90,000 per year
Please note that these figures are averages and can vary significantly depending on factors such as location, school district, subject area, and level of education. Additionally, these figures do not include additional forms of compensation, such as benefits, bonuses, or summer pay, which may be included in a teacher's total compensation package.