The average American teacher makes $72,000, but one in three are so broke they’re taking on side hustles like Uber driving

Despite earning an average of $72,000, one-third of American teachers are taking on side jobs like Uber driving to make ends meet. Gen Z views teaching as an AI-proof career, though the profession struggles with affordability challenges amid the increasingly elusive American Dream.

• →The average American teacher earns $72,000 annually but many still struggle financially.
• →One in three teachers are working side hustles like rideshare driving to supplement their income.
• →Gen Z considers teaching an AI-resistant profession amid automation concerns.
• →Educational professionals are facing affordability challenges despite stable employment.
• →The American Dream is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve even for traditionally stable careers.