Florida teachers continue to earn the lowest average salary in the United States, according to a recent study by the National Education Association. The average salary for teachers in Florida is $56,663, which represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year but still places the state at the bottom of the salary rankings. In contrast, California leads with an average salary of $103,552. Over the last decade, Florida's teacher salaries have decreased by 12.4% when adjusted for inflation, and the state has dropped from 47th to 50th in national rankings. Additionally, education staff professionals earn an average of $34,645, far below Florida's living wage of $63,853 for a modest standard of living. The Florida Education Association highlights the negative impact of low salaries on staffing and student learning, citing frequent teacher turnover and shortages as detrimental to educational quality.