NEW YORK, NY – WalletHub’s latest report identifies New York as the 2nd best state for teachers, taking into consideration factors like salary, school quality, and student spending.
The report analyzed data across the 50 states and the District of Columbia, focusing on 24 key metrics to provide a comprehensive view of the teaching environment in each state. These metrics included teachers’ income growth potential, pupil-teacher ratio, and public-school spending per student.
In the rankings, New York scored impressively:
- 14th in Average Starting Salary for Teachers (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 1st in Average Salary for Teachers (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 13th in Quality of School System
- 6th in Pupil-Teacher Ratio
- 1st in Public-School Spending per Student
- 5th in Teachers’ Income Growth Potential
- 20th in 10-Year Change in Teacher Salaries
- 1st in Existence of Digital Learning Plan
These results are particularly noteworthy considering teachers across the U.S. have seen an average decrease in salary of $3,644 when adjusted for inflation over the past 10 years. The findings aim to serve as a valuable resource for educators, especially with World Teachers’ Day approaching.
For those interested in the complete rankings and methodology, the full report is available on WalletHub’s website.