Teacher salaries have increased more than 42 percent over the past 50 years and health and retirement plans have become more expensive. (educationnext.org)
But while base teacher salaries have not risen, total teacher compensation has, driven by large increases in health care and retirement costs. (educationnext.org)
The average teacher salary has risen 12 percent over the past five years, from $ 45,000 a year. (heraldsun.com)