Public School Teacher Salary in Thompson, IA

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As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public School Teacher in Thompson, IA ranges from $43,928 (25th percentile) to $58,357 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $51,303 and an hourly rate of $25. A Public School Teacher's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.

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75th Percentile $58,357 $4,863 $1,122 $28
Average $51,303 $4,275 $987 $25
25th Percentile $43,928 $3,661 $845 $21
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$43,928
Average $51,303/year
$58,357
$3,661
Average $4,275/month
$4,863
$845
Average $987/week
$1,122
$21
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$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $58,357 $4,863 $1,122 $28
Average $51,303 $4,275 $987 $25
25th Percentile $43,928 $3,661 $845 $21

How does experience level affect a Public School Teacher's Salary?

An entry-level Public School Teacher with under 1 year experience makes about $48,881. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Public School Teacher makes around $49,101. After 2-4 years, the Public School Teacher pay rises to about $51,829. Those senior Public School Teacher with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $54,777, and those Public School Teacher having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $54,988 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Public School Teacher $48,881
Intermediate Level Public School Teacher $49,101
Senior Level Public School Teacher $51,829
Specialist Level Public School Teacher $54,777
Expert Level Public School Teacher $54,988
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$51,829 2-4 yrs
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What skills does a Public School Teacher need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

  1. Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  2. Special Education: Special education is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs.
  3. Physical Education: Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning.
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Commitment 6.13%
Special Education 5.55%
Physical Education 2.46%
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Accountability
 $54,381
6%
Collaboration
 $53,868
5%
Physical Education
 $52,842
3%
Analysis
 $52,329
2%
Coaching
 $52,329
2%
Dedication
 $52,329
2%
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