Washington is one of the best states to be a teacher in, according to a new analysis by WalletHub , which ranked Washington third highest in the nation.

The personal finance company compared 50 states and the District of Columbia on several key metrics.

“Compensation was the big thing,” WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo told KIRO Newsradio.

Washington raises teacher salaries

Washington saw a more than 75% change in teacher salaries in the past 10 years, and adjusted for inflation, the state has the second-highest average annual salary at $79,774. Washington has the fourth-highest average starting salary at $50,369.

Washington also ranked high for teacher protections, such as tenure.

“It only takes three years before tenure kicks in,” Lupo noted.

In addition to compensation and o

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