A recent survey has found that 71% of U.S. public school teachers work at least one second job, highlighting financial pressures facing educators across the country.

The findings reflect a broader trend in the American workforce, where economic conditions have pushed many workers to seek multiple income streams. According to a separate survey by ZipRecruiter, over one-third of U.S. workers now hold multiple jobs.

Teachers have increasingly turned to what are commonly called "side hustles" to supplement their primary income from their teaching positions. These additional jobs help educators manage rising living costs and other financial obligations.

The data comes as discussions about teacher compensation and retention continue across many school districts nationwide. The need for multiple jobs among such a large percentage of teachers underscores ongoing concerns about educator pay levels relative to living expenses.

The trend of multiple job-holding has become part of what economists and media outlets have termed the broader challenge of affordability facing American workers across various professions.