Maryland and Virginia in top 5 for best states for teachers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Maryland and Virginia were both listed in the top five best states for teachers, according to a study.
The survey assessed various metrics to determine the ranking, including average salary, income growth potential, average pension, and more. According to the report, Virginia is ranked as the third-best state for teachers and also has the highest income growth potential in the country. The average starting salary for teachers in Virginia is $45,141 and ranks 13th in the nation.
New York is ranked as the best state for teachers and Washington is the second-best. According to the analysis, New York is also the highest average annual salary for public school teachers after adjusting for the cost of living, at $82,571.
Here's the average school teacher salary in DC, Maryland & Virginia
The average salary of teachers in D.C. has been ranked in the top five average salaries in the country.
Washington, D.C. landed at 46 on the list with the second highest student-teacher ratio. The district fell at the tail end of the list, with Maine being listed as one of the worst states for teachers at 51.