Are teachers paid enough?

Compared with what? That's the question! Here are some interesting facts I pulled together last night...

• According to the FL Dept of Education, the average teacher’s salary in 2008/09 school year was $46,938.

Average salary comparisons from 2006 (last complete data for nation-wide stats)

• Average Florida Teacher’s Salary in 2006: $43,000
• Average Florida Resident Salary in 2006: $36,720
• National Average Wage in 2006: $38,651.41

Current Unemployment Rates

• Florida: 12.2%
• Nation-wide: 9.7%
• Education: 5.6%

I'm just laying out the facts. Let me know what you think... and I'll follow up later with my personal synopsis.