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flag Teachers increasingly take second jobs due to low pay and rising costs, with 71% holding side gigs amid growing burnout and shortages.

flag A growing number of American teachers are taking on second jobs to cope with low pay and rising living costs, with 71% holding at least one side gig, according to a 2025 Gallup survey. flag Many, including Washington state teacher Ashley, work unrelated jobs like ride-share driving or spray tanning during the school year, despite earning an average of $72,000—27% less than similarly educated workers in other fields, the largest gap since the 1970s. flag Financial strain is widespread, with only 28% saying they live comfortably and 52% reporting burnout. flag While teachers still benefit from job security and benefits, budget cuts have weakened those advantages, contributing to a worsening teacher shortage and concerns over the long-term stability of public education.

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