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Physical Education Teachers

Earnings

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the median annual salary for elementary school teachers was $59,670 in May 2019. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $39,020; the highest paid 10 percent earned $97,900 or more. Middle school teachers earned median salaries of $59,660 with the lowest 10 percent earning $39,990 or less and the highest 10 percent earning $96,280 or more. Secondary school teachers had median earnings of $61,660. Ten percent earned $40,540 or less, and 10 percent earned $99,660 or more annually.  

Most teachers are contracted to work nine months out of the year, though some contracts are made for 10 months or a full year. In most cases, teachers have the option of prorating their salary up to 52 weeks. Teachers can also supplement their earnings through teaching summer classes, coaching sports, sponsoring a club, or other extracurricular work.

Depending on the state, teachers usually receive a retirement plan, sick leave, and health and life insurance. Some systems grant teachers sabbatical leave.

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