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Starting Salary Information Listed by State
Use this state-by-state chart to find out average starting salaries for new teachers. It also notes if a state needs more teachers in certain subject areas.
Teacher Pay Lags Behind Similar Professions
Teachers’ pay lags significantly behind those who work in comparable occupations with similar levels of education and experience, according to a new study by the Economic Policy Institute.
Teacher Salary Lags Behind Inflation
The average increase in teacher salary continues to trail behind the rate of inflation for 2005–06, according to a new report from NEA. The average one-year increase in public schoolteacher salaries was 2.9 percent, while inflation escalated 3.9 percent. Over the past 10 years, the average salary for public schoolteachers increased only 1.3 percent after adjusting for inflation. Because of inflation and other economic factors, teachers have not been able to keep pace with basic household expenses. students end up paying the price.
Status of the American Public School Teacher 2000-2001 ( PDF, 112K, 4 pages )
NEA's comprehensive study shows that educators spend much of their own time expanding their knowledge and skills, and hundreds of their own dollars purchasing classroom supplies for their students. Find out why the majority would return to the classroom and do it all again.
"Another Attack on Teacher Pay"
This article from the March 2007 NJEA Review explains the faulty methodology and anti-public education agenda that led researchers for the Manhattan Institute to claim that teachers have a higher hourly wage than any other professionals in the American economy.
"R-E-S-P-E-C-T: That's What Professional Pay Means to Me!"
NEA President Reg Weaver discusses NEA's nationwide salary campaign. Working in public schools is not an act of charity, Weaver says, and educators should not have to sacrifice their families' needs when they choose a career in public education. NEA Today, March 2007.
"The Bill's Come Due"
Because of low pay, increasing numbers of teachers and support professionals are moonlighting or just struggling to get by -- and many are leaving public schools altogether. Time for a change? Educators say "you bet." NEA Today, October 2005.
"A Teacher's Worth"
NEA Today reports on a study by the Economic Policy Institute, which reveals that teacher pay lags behind that of comparable occupations -- even though professional skills and responsibilities are remarkably similar. October 2004. Also, visit the EPI Web site to learn more about the study.
"Teacher Pay 1940–2000: Losing Ground, Losing Status"
An NEA researcher did his own analysis of compensation for teachers vs. other professionals. The title gives away the conclusion. 2003.
1970-2003 Inflation Adjusted Increases in Average Salary (PDF, 190k)
Educators in several states have won real gains in teacher compensation over time. One example: after adjusting for inflation, teachers in North Carolina now earn 22% more than they did in 1970. See how your state has done.
"The Wages of Teaching"
Newsweek columnist Anna Quindlen speaks out on teacher salaries, including calling for a $40,000 minimum starting wage.
Organizations interested in pay issues
ACORN’s Living Wage Resource Center
The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) offers a brief history of the national living wage movement, background materials such as ordinance summaries and comparisons, drafting tips, research summaries, talking points, and links to other living wage-related sites.
Jobs with Justice
Jobs with Justice works to improve working people's standard of living, fight for job security, and protect workers' right to organize. Visit the JwJ web site for the latest news on workplace and community social justice campaigns.
Educator Compensation Institute
Educator Compensation Institute is a comprehensive information clearinghouse and research organization for issues related to educator compensation, particularly alternative compensation.
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