New ranking shows the best and worst states for teachers
- WalletHub ranked Washington the best state for teachers in a comprehensive analysis comparing all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 24 measures related to compensation, job opportunities and working conditions.
- Sharp salary growth propelled Washington to the top; teacher pay rose more than 83% over the past decade, the largest increase nationally, while educators earn an average of $83,938 after adjusting for cost of living.
- WalletHub prioritized salary and job security when evaluating states, also measuring school quality and classroom resources; Washington teachers can qualify for tenure after three years, one of the shortest periods nationally.
- New York ranked second with the highest adjusted average salary at $87,670 for teachers, while Virginia placed third, driven by the second-highest income growth potential in the country.
- Nationally, teachers earn 5% less than a decade ago when adjusted for inflation, yet Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said states rewarding teachers "compensate educators well, invest heavily in educational resources" and provide supportive conditions.
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Maryland ranks seventh-best state for teachers in 2026 WalletHub study
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland ranks among the best states in the country for teachers, coming in seventh overall in a new WalletHub analysis that examined pay, working conditions and education resources. The personal-finance company ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 24 measures as part of its 2026 Best & Worst States […]
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