Top 3 education jobs that pay higher than a teacher

Teachers in the United States salaries are one of the lowest paid in the world and many people will avoid teaching as a profession. However, there are other education related jobs which pay much more, as reported in the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.

School Principals: Earning Big Bucks

For school principals, the federal labor statistics estimated an average of $103,460 as the median wage every year. Staff is employed by principals, and also oversee teachers’ performance, curriculums, finances, and student conduct. They normally require a master’s degree in education administration or leadership or master’s degree in any field with teaching experience.

Instructional Coordinators: Curriculum and Training is under supervision of Instructional coordinators

Instructional coordinators were paid an average salary of $74,260 every year. These professionals supervise learning programs and teach instructional methods to teachers. They may work for one or more grades or subjects, and they assess the impact of instructional methods and programmes.

Professors: Higher Ed, Higher Pay

The postsecondary teachers including professors, teachers and instructors working in colleges, universities and other professional schools earned an average wage of $84,380 per annum. Similar to high school teachers postsecondary teachers teach a specific area of concentration and are expected to prepare courses, assign and assess assignments, and provide guidance.