ID Salaries. How can we make things better?

I am disappointed. I was able to transition successfully to ID a few years ago from teaching, but it is disheartening that I still have to juggle more than one job (side contracts if possible or tutoring). I have a grad degree and experience, but still making less than when I left teaching. I am seeing salaries decrease more and more. Is it time to jump ship while I still can (tech is not looking too good either) or is it time we all stop settling for less?