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Teachers’ Pay Gap Hits Record High, Earnings 27% Below College-Educated Peers
Teachers’ Pay Gap Hits Record High, Earnings 27% Below College-Educated Peers
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Teachers now earn 26.9% less than other college graduates, the widest gap on record. Adjusted for inflation, the average teacher made $1,447 weekly in 2023—just 73 cents for every dollar earned by peers in comparable professions.
The disparity has tripled since 1996, when the pay gap stood at $300. This erosion of earnings outpaces even the gender wage gap, where women earn 82% of men's wages.
Chronic underpayment exacerbates America's teacher shortage, with compensation failing to reflect the profession's educational requirements. The Economic Policy Institute's findings reveal a systemic devaluation of educators amid rising demands for qualified instructors.
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