How much money do high school teachers make?

Question

With a doctoral degree in the area they are teaching? I was thinking of becoming a science teacher, but I want to get a doctoral degree in education first. How much more money do teachers with a dr. degree make?

One more question. What are the salary differences in working at a public high school and working at a private high school? Thank you.

Answer 1

I'm a HS Math Teacher and the answer is, "not enough".

Don't go into teaching for financial reasons. Most people go into teaching b/c they love working with kids. Very few make a lot of money in teaching.

Besides the fact that I like working with kids....I became a teacher for several reasons:

1. 13 weeks vacation

2. When I have children I can have up to a 2 year maternity leave

3. Snow days

4. I'll be on my kids' schedule

I originally started my college career in Pre-law and was all set to be a lawyer. Maybe in another life......

Answer 2

There are many dependents here.  The state, the district, your education and your years of experience.  As far as private vs. public goes, there really isn't a sure fire answer.  Frankly, no one goes into education for the money and sometimes you work where you can get a job.

You will probably have to work in a school before getting your doctorate.  I know my college made me work at least 18 months as a teacher before getting my masters,  Many are the same way.

Answer 3

We certainly don't do this for the money!  I've been teaching on the high school level since 1982.  The only one who makes a tiny bit over six figures is the principal, and I'm in a high-paying district on Long Island.

  I can't imagine a more fulfilling, energizing, enjoyable career, though!