Career Information
Teachers should have a deep interest in their subject area, an understanding of the needs and abilities of their students, and a passion for teaching. Educators wanting to work in this field must possess essential character traits such as patience, flexibility, and compassion.
Possible Job Titles for This Career
- Art Teacher
- Business Junior High or High School Teacher
- Computer Science Junior High or High School Teacher
- English Junior High or High School Teacher
- Math Junior High or High School Teacher
- Physical Education Teacher
- Science Junior High or High School Teacher
- Social Studies Junior High or High School Teacher
- Spanish Junior High or High School Teacher
Secondary Educator Salary and Job Outlook – In the State of Wyoming
According to the Wyoming Department of Workforce services, secondary education school teachers will continue to be in demand in the state of Wyoming with positive annual increases in the job market from 2020-2030. Currently, the median annual salaries for secondary education teachers in Wyoming is about $67,2001.
Secondary Educator Salary and Job Outlook – On Average Nationally
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationally, high school teachers earn an average annual salary of $61,820 and have job growth prospects of 8 percent from 2020 to 20302.
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References:
- Wyoming department of workforce services. Wyoming Labor Market Information.
http://doe.state.wy.us/lmi/LEWISSept2021ECI/page0013.htm - US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook.
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