A first-year public school teacher in the United States earns an average salary of about $46,500, according to data from the National Education Association. Starting pay varies widely by state, ...

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Generating $46,500 in annual income requires $1.33M at a conservative 3.5% yield but only $555,000 at an aggressive 8.4% blended yield. This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, ...