Washington Ranks in Top 5 for Best State for Teachers

Being a teacher is one of the great, thankless jobs in the United States.

Statistically overworked and underpaid, teachers need all of our appreciation to keep everything moving.

Think back to your favorite teacher and how much of an impact they made on your life.

Being a teacher isn't always easy but I wouldn't think most teachers would become teachers because it's easy, but because they want to make a positive impact on today's youth.

Financial website Wallet Hub ranked every state for best (and worst) for teachers and Washington ranks very high for a number of reasons.

Washington ranks in 3rd place over all which is fantastic.

This list is made from opportunity and competition ranking as well as academic and work environment ranking.

Washington state also ranks very high, or, at least, better than average, in these other relatable categories pertaining to this list.

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Washington State ranked 1st for existence of digital learning plan.
Washington State ranked 1st for 10-year change in teacher salaries.
Washington State ranked 2nd for average salary for teachers, adjusting for cost of living.
Washington State ranked 4th for average starting salary for teachers, adjusted for cost of living.
Washington State ranked 14th for public-school spending per student.
Washington State ranked 14th for projected competition in year 2032.
Washington State ranked 21st for quality of school system.

First place goes to Virginia followed by Utah before reaching Washington State in 3rd place.

The worst state for teachers is, believe it or not, Hawaii, followed by Montana and Maine.