Florida Teachers Report 12 Percent Real Wage Drop
Florida teachers earn an average salary of just over $56,000, which is $18,000 less than the national average. Unions report that real wages for teachers have dropped 12% over the last decade. This ranking places Florida in last place for the third consecutive year. State leaders have promised increased funding in the upcoming budget, but educators state current levels remain insufficient. The report was filed by Natalie Rodriguez in Miami.
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“Florida teachers make 18 grand less than the national average. Unions say real wages have dropped 12% over the last decade, leaving Florida stuck in last place for the third year in a row.”
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