Academic careers

BA step 1 here starts at about 60, but you get extra $ for more credits in your teaching area (pertains to middle and HS). Once you get your masters (required) you get a decent salary increase.

As a frame of reference, one of my kids has been in her district for 4 years, and when you include summers she is at about 90,000. She also stays after school and earns additional money, putting her over 90.

My other one did an alternate route gap year program (same district) and started at just under 70 as a non-education major. She got extra $ for her extra science credits.

The salaries can be decent and dependable depending on location, but you really have to like it (it’s a hard job). It’s a steady income with excellent benefits (free health insurance in their district) but it’s not for everyone.