N the United States, the average public school teacher currently earns an annual salary near $55,202. Reported national average salaries for the last six decades are listed below. Year National Average Teachers' Salary 1960 $4,995 1970 $8,626 1980 $15,970 1990 $31,367 2000 $41,807 2010 $55,202 Determine the average salary increase per year between the years 1980 and 1990. $1,539.70 $8,367.80 $2,566.20 $1,004.10