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The national average teacher salary is approximately $65,000 per year, but ranges from about $45,000 in lower-paying states to over $90,000 in higher-paying states like New York and California.

Most school districts use a step-and-lane salary schedule. Steps represent years of experience (annual increases of $1,000-$2,500), and lanes represent education level (earning a master's degree moves you to a higher-paying lane).

Yes, most districts give a salary bump of $2,000-$10,000 per year for teachers with a master's degree. Over a 25-year career, this can add $50,000-$250,000 in additional earnings.