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Bangor Public Schools

Bangor Public Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $82,685; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$82,685
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,993
Per-pupil spending
3,491
Students enrolled
81st
Pct. in ME
$82,685

Bangor Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $82,685, meaningfully above the Maine average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,491 students.

  • 81st percentile for Maine
  • 66th percentile nationally
  • 39% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,685

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,993

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,491 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

7.5% above Maine average

Nationally, Bangor Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 66% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$82,685 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Bangor 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 Bangor Public Schools

Bangor Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Maine, serving 3,491 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,993. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $82,685, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2302820 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in Bangor Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 7.5% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (3.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 81% of them.

On the budget side, Bangor Public Schools reports $59.3M in total expenditure against $60.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 39% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $16.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.7M.

How does Bangor Public Schools compare?

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

Bangor Public Schools $82,685
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

Bangor Public Schools pays -8.3% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $16,993 vs $21,987

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Maine districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Bangor Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Bangor Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$60.6M
Total Revenue
$59.3M
Total Expenditure
$23.1M
Instruction Salaries
39% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$16.9M
Regular Program
$2.7M
Special Education
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 71
$79,039
1,411 students
Wells-Ogunquit CSD
$91,431
1,386 students
RSU 73
$75,496
1,385 students
RSU 06/MSAD 06
$71,054
3,336 students
Auburn Public Schools
$72,105
3,276 students
RSU 17/MSAD 17
$68,401
3,253 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bangor Public Schools?

Bangor Public Schools's average teacher salary is $82,685, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Bangor Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

Bangor Public Schools pays 7.5% more than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $82,685.

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

Bangor Public Schools pays 3.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $82,685.

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

Bangor Public Schools spends approximately $16,993 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bangor Public Schools?

Bangor Public Schools has 3,491 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 39% of Bangor Public Schools's total expenditure of $59.3M (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. Bangor 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.