What are beginning salaries for teachers in Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming?
Each school district negotiates its own pay scale with the state teachers union, so it is hard to give a concise answer. Additionally, some districts are more or less willing to “bump” new teachers up on the scale based on teaching related experience they may have. Comprehensive information on teacher salaries (2006-2007 data), to include average starting salaries, can be found at http://aft.org/salary/index.htm. Also keep in mind that holding a masters degree increases annual salary approximately $2,000/year on average (in Montana).
