Become a Teacher in Wyoming - WY
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• Wyoming Teacher Certification - Program Information
  
  
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  At $40,392^*, Wyoming was ranked 36^th for average teacher salaries in 2005. Yes, this is low on the scale when compared to 49 other states and Washington D.C. However, as those of you know who live in Wyoming, the cost of living is drastically reduced compared to say... New York, Connecticut and many other states who have significantly higher average salaries.

  Future Wyoming Teachers: Teachers in Wyoming are facing more rigid requirements with regard to educational qualifications. This can be a curse or a blessing depending on the way you look at it. Sure, there are more pressures put on the teacher to stay up to date on modern teaching practices and methodologies. However, with these new demands on teachers comes compensation in the form of better compensation and career mobility which are both something every teacher wants at one point in their career. Gather information on certification and advanced degree programs that will help propel your career in education.

One more thing to consider when beginning a career in education in Wyoming is the relatively low cost of living. There are many variables that contribute to the actual lifestyle that may be led as a teacher in one state compared to another beyond average salary statistics.

  Current Washington Teachers and Administrators: If you are an experienced teacher or administrator in Wyoming who wishes to create mobility for your career, an ability to be the best educator you can be and also earn a more satisfying salary, consider earning your Master's degree, PhD or Administrative Credentials from an accredited university.

^* NEA 2005 Stats