Posted on March 23, 2010.
teacher salaries? I am currently a second year student at the college for primary education in Michigan. Everyone says that this would be a waste of time to even finish because the wages are paid, they is not worth the hard work. Is this true in Michigan, or in any state?
There is another aspect of thinking - the cost of living. This can vary considerably from state to state, as does paying teachers. Just look at some of these shows house-hunting on Abu channels like HGTV. The best way I found to search for teachers' salaries is to go to school and district websites to find resources on PayScale link, the average size of larger school districts are now displaying. I noticed that the suburbs of large cities and regions with rapid growth pay teachers much higher, then consider that when looking for a job, too. Teachers can also make extra money by doing extra features such as sponsoring a club, mentoring, teaching summer school, speaking Spanish, teaching high-needs areas, etc. but you also take into account your personal expenses, and a major expense is housing, then rental prices lower and / or housing costs are better. For example, teachers of first year in the area I teach in (Fort Worth / Dallas, TX) average of $ 38,000 to 44,000 $ in this moment, but you can buy a new house with 3 bedroom brick for about $ 135,000 to $ 175,000, so that your money is to go further than in a place that pays $ 50,000 but the cost of your $ 500,000 house because housing prices are high in this area.
Ultimately, do what you want and what you think you are good at. People who are passionate about teaching is very rewarding can guarantee job security.
In Michigan, a teacher will start in the $ 33000-35000 range. However, as a sophomore, you should be aware that the labor market is very difficult in Michigan. I subbed full time for two years after college and only had one interview in two seasons of employment. I eventually settled in North Carolina, because I'm tired of not having a job. I have a friend who is an anchor for its fourth year and has not even had an interview. I also know a teacher who was laid off and had to leave the state and because she could not find another job. And, someone I used to work with just came and stayed with me while she was looking for a job (and found). She received five years ago.
So you must be aware that you'll probably need to move out of state to get a job after graduation. Michigan is the third highest paying state for teachers. Here, teachers begin to $ 29,750
Teachers could make more money in another profession, but as you say, we are not there for the money. Keep in mind that we only work ten months a year, and there are no night shifts and overtime on weekends. (Okay, so we spend some time after the classification of studies and planning, and other, but it's a job you love, right?) The salary of NC is competitive and we have time for a Business aside, if we want to get rich.