You are so far off.
Teachers work very hard for the little money they get.
They do it because they love their job. A job that uses every minute of the day. I am now retired and still use every minute of my day in a useful manner. I have met professionals in every academic field, some are great and some are not. I was lucky to have taught in Michigan were the salaries are higher than average, but my husbands first year associates from college made more their first year.