California teachers highest paid in U.S., but wages still lag behind other professions, report says

California teachers highest paid in U.S., but wages still lag behind other professions, report says

Despite school districts in many states increasing pay significantly in the last decade, teachers’ wages still are not keeping up with inflation and are lower than other professionals with similar education and experience, according to annual reports released by the National Education Association.California teachers have the highest pay in the country, making an average of $101,084 a year. The starting salary for new teachers averages about $58,…