WYOMING – It’s back to school for kiddos and back to work for their teachers. With World Teachers Day fast approaching (October 5), WalletHub analyzed the latest data across the nation to determine which states are a great place to teach.
Welcome to the 2018’s Best & Worst States for Teachers.
In order to help educators find the best opportunities and teaching environments in the US, WalletHub analyzed the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 22 key metrics, ranging from teachers’ income growth potential to pupil-teacher ratio to teacher safety.
Wyoming ranked tops for paying first-year teachers and very high in bumping salary over the first decade of a teacher’s career.
Teacher-Friendliness of Wyoming (1=Best; 25=Avg.)
- 1st– Avg. Starting Salary for Teachers (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 8th– Avg. Salary for Teachers (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 12th– Quality of School System
- 8th– Pupil-Teacher Ratio
- 9th– Public-School Spending per Student
- 2nd– 10-Year Change in Teacher Salaries
