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'''Teacher Pay''' is a controversial subject in the [[United States]]. Some [[liberal]]s, unions, and teachers are in favor of undeserved pay raises for teachers. However, many people continue to complain about the low pay of [[teacher]]s.

'''Teacher Pay''' is a controversial subject in the [[United States]]. Some [[liberal]]s, [[union]]s, and teachers are in favor of undeserved pay raises for teachers. However, many people continue to complain about the low pay of [[teacher]]s.

==Facts about Teacher Pay==

==Facts about Teacher Pay==

* The average [[retire]]ment age for teachers is 59, compared to 64 for other [[profession]]s.

* The average [[retire]]ment age for teachers is 59, compared to 64 for other [[profession]]s.

* Teachers make an average of $30.91 an hour. This is more than: [[chemist]]s, computer programmers, registered [[nurse]]s, [[psychologist]]s, [[social worker]]s, [[artist]]s, architects, statisticians, biological and life scientists, atmospheric and space [[scientist]]s, [[physical therapist]]s, [[librarian]]s, technical writers, [[music]]ians, [[editor]]s, and [[reporter]]s {{fact}}.

* Teachers make an average of $30.91 an hour. This is more than: [[chemist]]s, computer programmers, registered [[nurse]]s, [[psychologist]]s, [[social worker]]s, [[artist]]s, architects, statisticians, biological and life scientists, atmospheric and space [[scientist]]s, [[physical therapist]]s, [[librarian]]s, technical writers, [[music]]ians, [[editor]]s, and [[reporter]]s {{fact}}.

* Teachers have almost complete job securiy, and are not affected by the economy.

* Teachers have almost complete job security.

* Public school teachers have a benefits package worth 26% of their salary on average, compared to 17% for private school teachers.

* Public school teachers have a benefits package worth 26% of their salary on average, compared to 17% for private school teachers.

* 80% of teachers do not take summer jobs.

* 80% of teachers do not take summer jobs.