Education

Suzie Mitchell, an educator in Lamar, had a starting salary of around $1,000 per month after taxes. Two decades later, her take-home pay is closer to $3,000 per month. Photo by Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Trust
Suzie Mitchell, an educator in Lamar, had a starting salary of around $1,000 per month after taxes. Two decades later, her take-home pay is closer to $3,000 per month. Photo by Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Trust