Billy Corben Instagram – The Sunshine State sits second-to-last in national rankings of all 50 states and the District of Columbia this year, according to a new report released by the National Education Association.
According to the NEA, a labor union representing over 3 million educators and school staff in the United States, Florida’s average teacher salary of $53,098 is the lowest in the entire country, behind only West Virginia, where average pay is $52,870.
Florida was ranked No. 48 in the nation last year, and is ranked No. 50 this year.
Nationwide, the NEA’s new report shows that the annual teacher salary actually increased 4.1 percent, reaching $69,544. — via Orlando Weekly | Posted on 02/May/2024 23:11:35
