Avg Teacher Salary
$147,154
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2501920
Amherst-Pelham
Estimated average teacher salary of $147,154, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Amherst-Pelham — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $147,154
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $30,323
- Per-pupil spending
- 1,270
- Students enrolled
- 79th
- Pct. in MA
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,323
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
1,270 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
11.9% above Massachusetts average
What the Numbers Say About Amherst-Pelham
Amherst-Pelham is a small school district in Massachusetts, serving 1,270 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $30,323. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $147,154, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2501920 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $131,464, teacher pay in Amherst-Pelham runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 11.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (78.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 79% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, Amherst-Pelham reports $38.5M in total expenditure against $40.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.8M, special-education teacher pay is $2.7M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does Amherst-Pelham compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Massachusetts average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
Amherst-Pelham pays -24.4% less than Boston · per-pupil $30,323 vs $47,393
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$40.1M
Total Revenue
$38.5M
Total Expenditure
$12.5M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$5.8M
Regular Program
$2.7M
Special Education
Other Massachusetts Districts
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in Amherst-Pelham?
The estimated average teacher salary in Amherst-Pelham is $147,154 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does Amherst-Pelham teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?
Amherst-Pelham pays 11.9% more than the Massachusetts state average of $131,464. The district's estimated average is $147,154.
How does Amherst-Pelham teacher pay compare to the national average?
Amherst-Pelham pays 78.8% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $147,154.
What is the per-pupil spending in Amherst-Pelham?
Amherst-Pelham spends approximately $30,323 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in Amherst-Pelham?
Amherst-Pelham has 1,270 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of Amherst-Pelham's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 32% of Amherst-Pelham's total expenditure of $38.5M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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