Survey reveals Georgians believe teachers should be paid more
The Brief
Teacher Pay Concerns: A survey shows Georgians believe teachers should earn nearly $30,000 more than their current average salary of $64,000.
Largest Pay Gap in the South: The $29,000 difference between current and expected teacher salaries is the highest among all Southern states.
Wage Concerns Beyond Education: The survey also highlights low pay for other essential workers, including postal employees, EMTs, and public transportation drivers.
ATLANTA - A new survey reveals that Georgians believe teachers in the state are significantly underpaid, with respondents suggesting educators should earn nearly $30,000 more than they currently do.
What we know
According to the National Education Association, as of May 2024, the average salary for Georgia teachers was approximately $64,000 per year.
However, a report by online education company Test Prep Insight found that survey participants believe that amount falls far short of what teachers should be earning.
The $29,000 pay gap identified in the survey is the largest among all Southern states.
Alabamians believe teachers should be paid $11,870 more and Floridians believe teachers should be paid $22,276 more.
Dig deeper
Beyond teachers, the survey also highlighted concerns over wages for other essential workers, including postal employees, emergency medical technicians, and public transportation drivers.
Click here to see the full results of the survey.
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