Published: November 1, 1994

Current Events

Small Pay Raise

The average teachers' salary last year was $35,813, up 2.3 percent from the previous year, according to a study released in October by the American Federation of Teachers. That was the smallest pay increase in the 35 years the AFT has analyzed salary trends. When adjusted for inflation, teachers' earnings actually decreased last year. That has happened only one other time since 1981. Connecticut posted the highest average teachers' salary at $50,389, while Mississippi's was the lowest at $25,153. The study was based on data from the U.S. and state departments of education.

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