All work and no pay: Findings from the 2023 State of the American Teacher survey

Key Findings

Most teachers feel overworked: During the 2022–2023 school year, teachers worked more hours per week, on average, than working adults — 53 hours compared with 46

Most teachers feel underpaid: Only 34 percent of teachers said that their base salary was adequate, compared with 61 percent of working adults

Recent gains in racial and ethnic diversity in the teacher workforce could be in jeopardy

Teacher dissatisfaction with hours, salary, and working conditions appears to drive poor well-being and lead teachers to consider leaving their jobs