If the average NYC public school teacher teaches 35 students per class per year x 6-8 classes per year and does that for 10 years, he/she has touched the lives of thousands of young people helping to develop their intellect. Although NYC public school teachers are paid approximately double the median wage for the nation, it still does not seem like much in comparison to professional athletes. what's one factor that explains the disparity between NYC teacher pay and the Yankees payroll?