NEA Research provides comparative state data and national averages on a host of important public education statistics, teacher salaries, student enrollment, and revenue and expenditures each year.
Rankings of the States and Estimates of School Statistics (Rankings & Estimates) is an annual report that NEA’s Research Department has published in some form since 1943.
The report consists of three sections of education and financial data including average teacher salaries, enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and revenues and expenditures:
- Rankings: state comparisons for the previous two years;
- Estimates: projections by state for the current school year compared with the previous year; and
- National Trends: summary data for the United States for the past 10 years.
NEA collects the data for Rankings & Estimates from state departments of education through an annual survey, supplemented by data from state affiliates and public federal and state datasets.
2024 ReportA few of the key measures included in this report are:
- Average teacher salaries and how these have changed over time
- Which states had the largest increases, and which had the largest decreases, in average teacher salary over the past year
- Revenues of state and local governments, generated through taxation, which provide insights into governmental financial resources that are available for financing public education
- Current expenditures per student, which are an indicator of state and local government “effort” to fund public education
Check out the downloads below to seethe Rankings and Estimates reports, and email[emailprotected]for more information.
Educator Pay in Your State
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Alabama
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$43,679
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#23
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$69,544
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#31
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
69¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$57,392
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$12,536
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#41
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$29,768
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#40
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$42,380
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#35
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$89,982
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#32
in the nation
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Alaska
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$51,207
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#6
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$76,371
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#10
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
83¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$76,425
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$20,535
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#11
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$42,118
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#3
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$45,534
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#19
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$86,089
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#39
in the nation
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Arizona
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$44,124
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#21
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$60,275
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#32
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
67¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$63,003
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$11,321
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#48
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$30,199
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#37
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$44,634
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#24
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$100,447
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#18
in the nation
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Arkansas
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$37,907
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#48
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$54,309
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#45
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
76¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$55,807
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$12,482
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#43
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$29,177
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#42
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$39,243
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#45
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$76,844
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#49
in the nation
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California
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$55,283
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#4
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$95,160
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#1
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
81¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$68,182
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$17,869
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#17
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$39,877
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#6
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$50,858
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#3
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$129,096
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#1
in the nation
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Colorado
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$39,044
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#46
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$60,775
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#29
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
63¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$65,605
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$15,751
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#24
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$33,424
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#23
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$47,601
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#13
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$97,557
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#22
in the nation
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Connecticut
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$48,784
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#13
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$83,400
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#6
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
82¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$84,392
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$24,053
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#5
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$40,285
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#5
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$53,022
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#1
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$114,753
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#5
in the nation
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Delaware
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$45,188
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#20
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$68,787
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#16
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
88¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$71,499
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$17,048
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#18
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$44,237
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#1
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$45,139
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#20
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$118,805
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#3
in the nation
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Florida
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$47,178
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#16
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$53,098
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#50
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
80¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$58,970
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$12,488
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#42
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$32,127
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#27
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$41,778
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#38
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$102,927
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#15
in the nation
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Georgia
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$41,148
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#39
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$64,461
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#20
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
72¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$58,205
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$14,083
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#31
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$30,219
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#36
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$39,878
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#42
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$91,359
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#31
in the nation
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Hawaii
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$50,123
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#9
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$70,947
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#14
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
86¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$100,150
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$20,040
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#13
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$39,221
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#8
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$46,333
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#18
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$114,793
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#4
in the nation
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Idaho
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$41,179
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#36
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$56,365
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#40
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
74¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$57,989
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$9,599
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#51
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$26,628
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#50
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$38,370
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#48
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$81,964
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
$43
in the nation
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Illinois
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$43,515
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#24
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$73,916
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#12
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
76¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$63,247
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$20,861
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#8
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$34,844
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#17
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$44,209
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#26
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$99,661
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#20
in the nation
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Indiana
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$42,735
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#28
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$57,015
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#36
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
78¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$60,485
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$12,732
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#39
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$30,450
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#32
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$41,923
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#37
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$97,904
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#21
in the nation
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Iowa
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$39,986
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#44
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$61,231
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#28
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
83¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$62,432
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$13,366
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#37
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$29,649
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#41
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$47,374
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#16
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$105,996
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#10
in the nation
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Kansas
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$41,200
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#35
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$56,481
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#39
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
76¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$59,943
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$14,221
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#30
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$27,024
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#48
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$41,931
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#36
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$87,052
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#37
in the nation
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Kentucky
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$39,204
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#45
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$56,296
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#41
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
76¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$57,026
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$13,599
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#33
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$27,053
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#47
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$40,917
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#39
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$81,062
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#44
in the nation
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Louisiana
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$45,593
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#19
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$54,248
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#46
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
72¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$59,957
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$16,297
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#21
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$28,640
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#43
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$43,253
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#28
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$76,009
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#51
in the nation
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Maine
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$41,163
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#37
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$59,964
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#33
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
77¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$67,241
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$20,838
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#9
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$31,363
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#29
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$39,061
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#47
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$89,056
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#34
in the nation
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Maryland
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$51,548
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#5
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$79,420
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#8
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
74¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$59,562
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$18,018
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#16
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$38,235
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#10
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$46,741
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#17
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$107,873
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#7
in the nation
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Massachusetts
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$51,057
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#7
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$92,307
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#3
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
79¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$75,405
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$23,941
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#6
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$36,778
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#13
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$48,436
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#8
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$106,333
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#9
in the nation
-
Michigan
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$40,302
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#41
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$67,011
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#17
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
79¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$58,892
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$14,289
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#29
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$30,654
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#31
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$47,960
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#12
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$109,282
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#6
in the nation
-
Minnesota
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$43,181
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#25
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$70,005
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#15
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
72¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$63,957
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$16,460
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#20
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$34,289
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#19
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$47,996
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#11
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$100,571
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#17
in the nation
-
Mississippi
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$42,336
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#30
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$53,354
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#48
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
86¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$53,781
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$12,258
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#44
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$26,770
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#49
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$36,921
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#50
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$76,634
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#50
in the nation
-
Missouri
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$36,829
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#50
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$53,999
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#47
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
70¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$56,843
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$13,414
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#36
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$30,176
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#38
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$42,818
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#30
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$85,002
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#40
in the nation
-
Montana
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$34,476
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#51
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$55,909
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#42
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
82¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$62,189
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$14,042
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#32
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$31,642
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#28
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$42,448
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#32
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$80,210
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#46
in the nation
-
Nebraska
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$37,797
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#49
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$58,763
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#34
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
78¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$63,115
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$15,329
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#27
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$30,446
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#33
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$44,516
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#25
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$92,448
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#30
in the nation
-
Nevada
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$43,695
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#22
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$61,719
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#27
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
81¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$70,934
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$11,516
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#47
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$36,900
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#12
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$47,480
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#14
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$95,353
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#26
in the nation
-
New Hampshire
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$41,590
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#34
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$64,169
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#21
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
71¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$75,231
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$21,082
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#7
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$31,175
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#30
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$39,193
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#46
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$95,765
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#25
in the nation
-
New Jersey
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$56,434
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#2
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$81,102
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#7
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
92¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$73,517
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$24,719
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#4
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$41,338
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#4
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$52,119
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#2
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$125,749
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#2
in the nation
-
New Mexico
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$50,628
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#8
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$63,580
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#22
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
73¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$63,588
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$13,424
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#35
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$28,175
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#45
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$42,552
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#31
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$86,891
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#38
in the nation
-
New York
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$49,315
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#11
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$92,696
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#2
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
86¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$69,433
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$30,867
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#1
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$39,845
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#7
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$48,643
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#6
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$101,606
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#16
in the nation
-
North Carolina
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$40,136
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#42
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$56,559
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#38
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
74¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$55,545
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$13,173
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#38
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$30,167
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#39
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$42,404
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#34
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$94,228
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#27
in the nation
-
North Dakota
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$42,393
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#29
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$56,792
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#37
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
80¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$61,922
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$16,970
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#19
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$32,776
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#24
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$48,640
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#7
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$80,978
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#45
in the nation
-
Ohio
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$40,055
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#43
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$66,390
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#19
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
86¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$58,581
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$15,059
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#28
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$34,346
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#18
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$47,453
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#15
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$99,909
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#19
in the nation
-
Oklahoma
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$38,192
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#47
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$55,505
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#43
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
68¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$58,603
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$11,089
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#49
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$26,612
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#51
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$39,257
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#44
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$82,143
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#42
in the nation
-
Oregon
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$42,050
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#32
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$72,476
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#13
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
72¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$73,393
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$15,773
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#23
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$33,838
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#21
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$44,694
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#22
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$96,909
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#23
in the nation
-
Pennsylvania
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$49,083
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#12
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$74,945
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#11
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
84¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$57,664
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$20,264
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#12
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$35,500
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#14
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$44,900
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#21
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$103,951
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#13
in the nation
-
Rhode Island
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$46,066
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#18
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$79,289
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#9
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
91¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$76,364
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$20,754
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#10
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$39,165
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#9
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$48,109
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#10
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$103,315
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#14
in the nation
-
South Carolina
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$42,026
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#33
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$57,778
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#35
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
91¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$56,360
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$13,488
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#34
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$30,372
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#35
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$42,429
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#33
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$89,446
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#33
in the nation
-
South Dakota
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$42,907
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#27
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$53,153
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#49
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
83¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$62,314
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$12,549
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#40
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$28,619
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#44
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$35,603
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#51
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$79,166
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#48
in the nation
-
Tennessee
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$42,164
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#31
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$55,369
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#44
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
75¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$55,804
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$12,111
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#45
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$27,986
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#46
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$39,997
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#41
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$88,083
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#35
in the nation
-
Texas
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$47,195
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#15
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$60,716
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#30
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
77¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$54,731
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$11,833
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#46
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$30,382
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#34
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$43,364
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#27
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$96,749
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#24
in the nation
-
Utah
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$49,555
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#10
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$63,481
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#23
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
72¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$65,223
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$10,282
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#50
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$34,893
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#16
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$39,815
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#43
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$105,251
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#12
in the nation
-
Vermont
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$43,060
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#26
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$66,536
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#18
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
87¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$98,438
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$26,749
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#3
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$34,208
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#20
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$37,147
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#49
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$87,749
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#36
in the nation
-
Virginia
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$46,250
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#17
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$63,103
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#24
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
68¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$58,395
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$16,177
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#22
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$33,464
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#22
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$44,669
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#23
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$106,422
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#8
in the nation
-
Washington
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$55,631
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#3
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$86,804
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#4
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
72¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$63,209
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$19,427
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#15
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$37,334
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#11
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$48,821
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#5
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$105,600
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#11
in the nation
-
Washington, D.C.
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$63,373
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#1
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$84,882
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#5
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
81¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$93,731
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$26,766
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#2
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$44,098
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#2
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$49,708
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#4
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$83,296
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#41
in the nation
-
West Virginia
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$40,339
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#40
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$52,870
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#51
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
80¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$60,082
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$15,370
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#26
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$32,515
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#25
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$42,945
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#29
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$79,990
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#47
in the nation
-
Wisconsin
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$41,151
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#38
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$62,524
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#25
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
77¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$60,892
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$15,654
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#25
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$35,059
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#15
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$48,200
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#9
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$92,617
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#29
in the nation
-
Wyoming
Average Teacher Starting Salary
$48,622
NEA Teacher Salary Benchmark Report, FY 2022-23, April 2024
#14
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
$61,979
State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#26
in the nation
Teacher Pay Gap
92¢
Compared to other college-educated professionals with similar experience. Economic Policy Institute, September 2023
Minimum Living Wage
$64,631
Income needed for family of one adult and one child to have a modest but adequate standard of living in the most affordable metro area, 2023 dollars, Economic Policy Institute
Per Student Spending
$19,622
Expenditure per student in fall enrollment. State Rankings, FY 2022-23, NEA Rankings & Estimates Report, April 2024
#14
in the nation
Average K-12 ESP Earnings
$32,134
Average K-12 ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#26
in the nation
Average HE ESP Earnings
$40,580
Average Higher Education ESP Earnings, FY 2022-23, NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report, April 2024
#40
in the nation
Average Higher Ed Faculty Salary
$93,676
Average Faculty Salary for Four-Year Public Institutions, FY 2022-23, NEA Higher Education Faculty Salary Analysis, April 2024
#28
in the nation
Average Teacher Salary
| State | Salary 2021-22 | Rank 2021-22 | Salary 2022-23 | Rank 2022-23 | 2021-22 to 2022-23Percent Change | 2021-22 to 2022-23Change Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $55,882 | 34 | $60,441 | 31 | 8.2% | 3 |
| Alaska | $74,167 | 10 | $76,371 | 10 | 3.0% | 33 |
| Arizona | $56,775 | 32 | $60,275 | 32 | 6.2% | 8 |
| Arkansas | $52,610 | 45 | $54,309 | 45 | 3.2% | 24 |
| California | $88,508 | 3 | $95,160 | 1 | 7.5% | 4 |
| Colorado | $60,130 | 25 | $60,775 | 29 | 1.1% | 50 |
| Connecticut | $81,185 | 6 | $83,400 | 6 | 2.7% | 41 |
| Delaware | $66,918 | 16 | $68,787 | 16 | 2.8% | 39 |
| District of Columbia | $82,523 | 4 | $84,882 | 5 | 2.9% | 37 |
| Florida | $51,532 | 48 | $53,098 | 50 | 3.0% | 32 |
| Georgia | $62,240 | 21 | $64,461 | 20 | 3.6% | 19 |
| Hawaii | $67,000 | 15 | $70,947 | 14 | 5.9% | 9 |
| Idaho | $54,232 | 42 | $56,365 | 40 | 3.9% | 16 |
| Illinois | $72,315 | 12 | $73,916 | 12 | 2.2% | 45 |
| Indiana | $54,625 | 39 | $57,015 | 36 | 4.4% | 14 |
| Iowa | $59,581 | 27 | $61,231 | 28 | 2.8% | 40 |
| Kansas | $55,250 | 35 | $56,481 | 39 | 2.2% | 44 |
| Kentucky | $54,574 | 40 | $56,296 | 41 | 3.2% | 27 |
| Louisiana | $52,589 | 46 | $54,248 | 46 | 3.2% | 28 |
| Maine | $57,929 | 29 | $59,964 | 33 | 3.5% | 21 |
| Maryland | $75,766 | 9 | $79,420 | 8 | 4.8% | 13 |
| Massachusetts | $89,538 | 2 | $92,307 | 3 | 3.1% | 30 |
| Michigan | $64,884 | 17 | $67,011 | 17 | 3.3% | 23 |
| Minnesota | $67,600 | 14 | $70,005 | 15 | 3.6% | 20 |
| Mississippi | $47,902 | 51 | $53,354 | 48 | 11.4% | 2 |
| Missouri | $52,481 | 47 | $53,999 | 47 | 2.9% | 36 |
| Montana | $53,628 | 43 | $55,909 | 42 | 4.3% | 15 |
| Nebraska | $57,420 | 31 | $58,763 | 34 | 2.3% | 43 |
| Nevada | $57,804 | 30 | $61,719 | 27 | 6.8% | 5 |
| New Hampshire | $62,783 | 20 | $64,169 | 21 | 2.2% | 46 |
| New Jersey | $78,387 | 7 | $81,102 | 7 | 3.5% | 22 |
| New Mexico | $54,272 | 41 | $63,580 | 22 | 17.2% | 1 |
| New York | $91,097 | 1 | $92,696 | 2 | 1.8% | 48 |
| North Carolina | $54,863 | 36 | $56,559 | 38 | 3.1% | 31 |
| North Dakota | $56,364 | 33 | $56,792 | 37 | 0.8% | 51 |
| Ohio | $64,353 | 18 | $66,390 | 19 | 3.2% | 26 |
| Oklahoma | $54,804 | 38 | $55,505 | 43 | 1.3% | 49 |
| Oregon | $70,402 | 13 | $72,476 | 13 | 3.0% | 35 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,072 | 11 | $74,945 | 11 | 2.6% | 42 |
| Rhode Island | $76,852 | 8 | $79,289 | 9 | 3.2% | 25 |
| South Carolina | $54,814 | 37 | $57,778 | 35 | 5.4% | 10 |
| South Dakota | $50,592 | 49 | $53,153 | 49 | 5.1% | 12 |
| Tennessee | $53,285 | 44 | $55,369 | 44 | 3.9% | 17 |
| Texas | $58,887 | 28 | $60,716 | 30 | 3.1% | 29 |
| Utah | $59,671 | 26 | $63,481 | 23 | 6.4% | 7 |
| Vermont | $64,162 | 19 | $66,536 | 18 | 3.7% | 18 |
| Virginia | $61,367 | 22 | $63,103 | 24 | 2.8% | 38 |
| Washington | $81,510 | 5 | $86,804 | 4 | 6.5% | 6 |
| West Virginia | $50,315 | 50 | $52,870 | 51 | 5.1% | 11 |
| Wisconsin | $60,724 | 24 | $62,524 | 25 | 3.0% | 34 |
| Wyoming | $60,819 | 23 | $61,979 | 26 | 1.9% | 47 |
| United States | $66,805 | - | $69,544 | - | 4.1% | - |
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