(Undated) -- A new WalletHub survey of the "Best States for Teachers" places Oregon among the worst. Data used in the survey included median starting salary, pupil-teacher ratio, and school safety. Oregon is ranked 48th overall on the WalletHub list, coming in at 41st in the category of Job Opportunity and Competition, and 46th for Academic & Work Environment. New Jersey is ranked the Best State for Teachers, with Washington state ranked 38th overall.