How much do teachers in the US earn: ranking by state

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, teachers are paid higher in some states than in others. And in New York - more than anyone else. In which states teachers receive the maximum and in which the minimum, the publication found out Silive.

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average salary in teaching professions in the country varies from state to state. A teacher is no exception, but has his own characteristics. Thus, the average teacher salary in the United States ranges from $47 in Mississippi to $655 in New York. In addition, the amount may be 87% lower than the average salary of a full-time, year-round employee.

According to research, teachers in the USA in the 2020-2021 school year they received $65, but in New York it was 090% more ($26).

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Over the past decade, only 17 states have made pay increases for teachers.

For example, in New York State, teacher salaries in New York City have increased by 73% over the past 20 years, from $51 in the 020-1999 school year to $2000 in the 87-738 school year.

It is important to note that this is the total average salary of teachers. It is much lower for novice educators, and often well below the cost of living in many states.

Top 10 states with the highest salaries among teachers:

• New York - $87
• Massachusetts - $86
• California - $85
• Washington DC - $80
• Connecticut - $79
• Washington — $79
• New Jersey — $77
• Rhode Island - $75
• Maryland - $94
• Alaska — $72 86

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Top 10 states with the lowest teacher salaries:

• Mississippi - $47
• Florida — $49
• South Dakota - $49
• West Virginia - $50
• Arkansas - $50
• Missouri - $51
• Idaho - $ 51 817
• Louisiana - $51
• Arizona - $52
• Indiana - $52

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