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Alpena Public Schools

Alpena Public Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $59,510; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$59,510
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,385
Per-pupil spending
3,629
Students enrolled
13th
Pct. in MI
$59,510

Alpena Public Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,510, materially below the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,629 students.

  • 13th percentile for Michigan
  • 16th percentile nationally
  • 22% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +0.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,510

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,385

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,629 students

Salary vs State Average 79.6%

20.4% below Michigan average

Nationally, Alpena Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 16% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Alpena Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,510 Top 84% higher than 16% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Alpena Public Schools $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Alpena Public Schools

Alpena Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Michigan, serving 3,629 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,385. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,510, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2602730 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Alpena Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 20.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 13% of them.

Alpena Public Schools's budget totals $55.8M in expenditure against $51.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 22% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.0M, special-education teacher pay is $1.4M.

How does Alpena Public Schools compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Michigan average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Alpena Public Schools $59,510
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Alpena Public Schools pays -26.5% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $15,385 vs $22,389

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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Revenue & Expenditure

$51.4M
Total Revenue
$55.8M
Total Expenditure
$12.1M
Instruction Salaries
22% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.0M
Regular Program
$1.4M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Warren Woods Public Schools
$81,080
3,084 students
Holly Area School District
$61,733
3,082 students
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
$73,480
3,080 students
Ypsilanti Community Schools
$70,512
3,078 students
Northview Public Schools
$78,431
3,069 students
Ferndale Public Schools
$76,692
3,019 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Alpena Public Schools?

Alpena Public Schools's average teacher salary is $59,510, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Alpena Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Alpena Public Schools pays 20.4% less than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $59,510.

How does Alpena Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Alpena Public Schools pays 30.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,510.

What is the per-pupil spending in Alpena Public Schools?

Alpena Public Schools spends approximately $15,385 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Alpena Public Schools?

Alpena Public Schools has 3,629 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Alpena Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 22% of Alpena Public Schools's total expenditure of $55.8M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Alpena Public Schools's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.