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Berkshire Hills

Berkshire Hills's estimated average teacher salary is $108,642; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$108,642
Est. avg teacher salary
$32,135
Per-pupil spending
1,188
Students enrolled
71st
Pct. in MA
$108,642

Berkshire Hills (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $108,642, roughly in line with the Massachusetts average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,188 students.

  • 71st percentile for Massachusetts
  • 89th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$108,642

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$32,135

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,188 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

3.2% above Massachusetts average

Nationally, Berkshire Hills's estimated average out-pays 89% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Berkshire Hills's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$108,642 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Berkshire Hills $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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

What stands out about Berkshire Hills

  • Its per-pupil spending of $32,135 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Berkshire Hills

Berkshire Hills is a small school district in Massachusetts, serving 1,188 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $32,135. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $108,642, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2502530 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in Berkshire Hills runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 3.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (26.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 71% of them.

Budget figures show Berkshire Hills reporting $38.2M in total expenditure against $40.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 32% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.2M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does Berkshire Hills compare?

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

Berkshire Hills $108,642
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

Berkshire Hills pays -22.8% less than Boston · per-pupil $32,135 vs $47,393

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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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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Berkshire Hills, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$40.4M
Total Revenue
$38.2M
Total Expenditure
$12.3M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.2M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational

Other Massachusetts Districts

Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical
$112,252
1,307 students
Lincoln
$116,895
1,066 students
Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical
$116,293
1,317 students
Concord-Carlisle
$132,073
1,323 students
Amherst
$116,494
1,053 students
Berlin-Boylston
$95,275
1,053 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Berkshire Hills?

The average teacher salary in Berkshire Hills is $108,642 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Berkshire Hills teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

Berkshire Hills pays 3.2% more than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $108,642.

How does Berkshire Hills teacher pay compare to the national average?

Berkshire Hills pays 26.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $108,642.

What is the per-pupil spending in Berkshire Hills?

Berkshire Hills spends approximately $32,135 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Berkshire Hills?

Berkshire Hills has 1,188 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Berkshire Hills's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Berkshire Hills's total expenditure of $38.2M (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. Berkshire Hills'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.