School district · Washington · LEAID 5300780

Burlington-Edison School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $111,916, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Burlington-Edison School District — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$111,916
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,250
Per-pupil spending
3,312
Students enrolled
90th
Pct. in WA

Avg Teacher Salary

$111,916

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,250

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,312 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

14.9% above Washington average

What the Numbers Say About Burlington-Edison School District

Burlington-Edison School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Washington, serving 3,312 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,250. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $111,916, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5300780 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $97,375, teacher pay in Burlington-Edison School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 14.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (36.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 90% 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, Burlington-Edison School District reports $67.1M in total expenditure against $66.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 37% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.0M, special-education teacher pay is $2.6M. 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 Burlington-Edison School District compare?

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

Burlington-Edison School District $111,916
Seattle School District No. 1 $120,999
Washington avg $97,375
National avg $82,292

Burlington-Edison School District pays -7.5% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $20,250 vs $25,927

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$66.7M
Total Revenue
$67.1M
Total Expenditure
$24.7M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.0M
Regular Program
$2.6M
Special Education
$1.7M
Vocational
$1.5M
Other Programs

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 Burlington-Edison School District?

The estimated average teacher salary in Burlington-Edison School District is $111,916 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Burlington-Edison School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Burlington-Edison School District pays 14.9% more than the Washington state average of $97,375. The district's estimated average is $111,916.

How does Burlington-Edison School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Burlington-Edison School District pays 36.0% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $111,916.

What is the per-pupil spending in Burlington-Edison School District?

Burlington-Edison School District spends approximately $20,250 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Burlington-Edison School District?

Burlington-Edison School District has 3,312 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Burlington-Edison School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Burlington-Edison School District's total expenditure of $67.1M (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.

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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