SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Top Masters in Education (http://www.topmastersineducation.com), a resource for educators looking to enhance their own educational foundation, has published a list of the top paying school districts in each state for first-year teachers.
Topping the list is New York's Katona-Lewisboro School District, located just north of Long Island. While the cost of living in this region is exceptionally high, this district pays well above the second highest paying district, exceeding it by close to $30,000.
Other districts claiming the top position for their state include:
Albuquerque Public Schools, New Mexico
Alexandria Public Schools, Virginia
Auburn City Schools, Alabama
Billings Public Schools, Montana
Bismarck Public Schools, North Dakota
Blaine County School District, Idaho
Blue Valley Public Schools, Kansas
Boulder Valley School District, Colorado
Brentwood School District, Missouri
Capital School District, Delaware
Cabarrus County Schools, North Carolina
Clark County School District, Nevada
Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Ohio
Fulton County School District, Georgia
Greenwich Public Schools, Connecticut
Hawaii Department of Education, Hawaii
Indianapolis Public Schools, Indiana
Janesville School District, Wisconsin
Jefferson County Schools, West Virginia
Laramie County Schools, Wyoming
Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida
Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnesota
Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland
Nantucket Public Schools, Massachusetts
Newark Public Schools, New Jersey
Norman Public Schools, Oklahoma
North Slope Borough School District, Alaska
Northside Independent School District, Texas
Palo Alto Unified School District, California
Park City School District, Utah
Phoenix Union High School District, Arizona
Portland Public Schools, Oregon
Providence Schools, Rhode Island
Rankin County School District, Mississippi
Rapid City Area Schools, South Dakota
Rock Hill School District, South Carolina
School Administrative Unit 70 Norwich, VT/Hanover NH, Vermont
School District 65 Evanston/Skokie, Illinois
The School District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shelby County Schools, Tennessee
Springdale Public Schools, Arkansas
Stratham School Administrative Unit 16, New Hampshire
St. Tammany Parish Schools, Louisiana
Tacoma Public Schools, Washington
Warren Consolidated Schools, Michigan
West Des Moines Community Schools, Iowa
Woodford County Schools, Kentucky
York School District, Maine
The highest paying public school districts in each state were identified by cross-referencing data sources from the NEA (National Educational Association), state educational websites, and official statistics published by individual states. The list does not include private institutions or independent charter schools. Included in the list, in addition to the entry level pay rate, is a brief description of each district and its surrounding communities which can help prospective teachers make an informed decision about where they might want to begin their teacher careers.
Hugo Saucedo, Editor of Top Masters in Education, stated, "As one of the most challenging and essential jobs in our society, teachers have often been underpaid and overworked which very quickly leads to attrition. Being able to make an informed decision about the work and living environment in addition to the pay that one needs to eliminate financial stress and feel fulfilled is critical to attracting and retaining excellent teachers which will in turn provide our children with education needed to succeed in life."
Top Masters in Education is a comprehensive online guide to earning a master's in education degree. In addition to rankings and reviews of the best master's in education degree programs, the site provides education students and current educators with news and stories on the state of the education field, and career advice from knowledgeable and experienced educators who have been there.
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