Well, we're in NC and hubby teaches for Wake County, which is one of the bigger districts, and consequently better paying. Thing is, they're going through a situation where they're trying to retain current teachers, and not fire but not refill empty positions (in non-teaching areas).
We've been here 4 years (maybe 5?) and hubby is on the tail-end of folks that never got pink slipped over the years. There has also been a pay freeze for 3 years, including raises AND cost of living. One year they even TOOK AWAY the raise after it was given, in two paychecks.
Soooo...not to sound like negative nancy, the economy is tough everywhere, don't think it's all sunshine and sandy beaches here!