Breakdown by job type
Educator salaries vary depending on several factors, including the specific role, geography, experience, education, union involvement, and, according to an American Progress analysis, race and gender. Workers in the education sector also have a variety of benefits, including pensions, flexibility, and summer “time off.” However, many teachers still need to work summer jobs to plan for next year or take on second jobs to make ends meet, most of which are non-teaching jobs.
Professors are the highest paid of all educators, about 2.5 times as much as teaching assistants, the lowest paid in an analysis of 14 jobs in the education field. Professors' responsibilities go far beyond planning, teaching, and grading assignments. You may also be required to specialize significantly in a research topic, actively conducting and presenting research, and writing grants to support research, all while enhancing the reputation of your research institution.
Education administrators earn a median wage of $89,130, making more than professors. Their duties have a significant impact on schools, including financial management, oversight of student performance, and human resources.
Tutor pay is significantly lower, with educators earning an average of $36,700. A tutor helps students learn and understand concepts, complete assignments, and prepare for exams through her one-on-one instruction on specific subjects. Tutoring programs received significant funding to compensate for learning losses during the pandemic, an analysis by Stanford University's National Student Aid…