I was a sixth year teacher with a BA only. I made 72K in a larger state. I moved here and made 52K. The worst admin and superintendent I have ever worked with in my life. No support for teachers, the worst school culture I have ever seen. Even worse conditions for kids - I could tell you that nobody learned a thing at that school. I quit in January. Five other teachers also quit mid-year before me. By the way the district will threaten you with a fine but with union representation, they will back down if you quit midyear. I know you didn't ask for this but that was my experience.