Best and Worst States to be a Teacher — See Where RI Ranks

Best and Worst States to be a Teacher — See Where RI Ranks

A new ranking of “Best and Worst States for Teachers” was released on Monday looking at 24 key metrics, ranging from teachers’ income growth potential to the pupil-teacher ratio to whether the state has a digital learning plan.

While Massachusetts (#8) and Connecticut (#10) were in the top states in the country, Rhode Island ranked in the bottom half for “best states” for teachers at #31. 

In two of the subcategories, Rhode Island ranked higher for “academic and work environment” (#18), but lower for “opportunity and competition” (#38).

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Massachusetts and Connecticut were #1 and #2 respectively for “school systems.”

“Teaching can be a profoundly rewarding career, considering the critical role educators play in shaping young minds,” wrote WalletHub in unveiling its latest ranking. “Unfortunately, many teachers find themselves overworked and underpaid. Education jobs are among the lowest-paying occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree, and teacher salaries consistently fail to keep up with inflation.”