Census Bureau analysis shows inflation-adjusted annual earnings of teachers fell between 2010 and 2019: Change in inflation-adjusted median annual earnings, 2010–2019
| Profession | Change in inflation-adjusted median annual earnings from 2010–2019 |
|---|---|
| All full-time, full-year workers | 2.6% |
| Special education teachers | -3.9% |
| High school teachers | -4.4% |
| Elementary and middle school teachers | -8.4% |
Source: Jennifer Cheeseman Newburger and Julia Beckhusen, Teachers Are Among Most Educated, Yet Their Pay Lags, U.S. Census Bureau, July 2022.