By Courtenay Stevens | business.org
Whatever industry you work in, it’s always helpful to know where you can make the most money for the work you do. This is especially important if you’re a teacher, considering teachers are often notoriously underpaid.
So where are the best places to live and teach in the USA? According to our research, Louisiana tops the list.
The starting teacher’s salary in Louisiana is good, though admittedly not among the highest in the country, but the cost of living in Louisiana is relatively low. And the average starting teacher pay in the state is only 5.5% lower than the average annual salary for all occupations. That’s huge for most teachers since in many areas of the country, they struggle to afford the same lifestyle as their neighbors—not to mention the materials they need for their classrooms.
Teachers’ wages in each state also say a lot about the priorities of the state. After all, it’s reasonable to assume that teachers will earn more in areas where education is a high priority and their experience is valued.
