Here are the teacher numbers underlying the graphs - assumes 3.1% annually pre 1997
Want to know exactly how much teachers are being paid now - go to www.thechampion.org add 7.% for 2004.
YEAR BASE PAY % INCREASE SUM OF INCR.
Base pay per contract BS degree = 15 added credits
Average district teacher pay in 2003 - 2004 was $ 51788 (therefore, about $ 55500 for 2004) per www.thechampion.org.
B.S> degree + 15 credits page