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Estimated average annual salary of teachers in the United States, 1959-2021 (Thousands USD)

Estimated average annual salary of teachers in the United States, 1959-2021 (Thousands USD) | HolonIQ
US teacher salaries have increased by 19% from 2010 to 2021

Estimated average annual salary of teachers in the United States, 1959-2021 (Thousands USD)

Source

NCES

Date

30 Aug 2022

Notes

The average teacher salary in public schools in the United States has steadily increased over the years to $66K in 2021. However, inflation outpaced these gains, leaving teachers earning $3.7K less on average than a decade ago. This widening pay gap, known as the "teacher pay penalty," sees teachers earn 23.5% less than comparable college graduates, receiving only 76.5 cents on the dollar compared to other professions.

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