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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0101110

Dallas County

Estimated average teacher salary of $72,738, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Dallas County - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,738
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,444
Per-pupil spending
2,648
Students enrolled
30th
Pct. in AL
$72,738

Dallas County (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,738, materially below the Alabama average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,648 students.

  • 30th percentile for Alabama
  • 47th percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,738

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,444

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,648 students

Salary vs State Average 92.8%

7.2% below Alabama average

Nationally, Dallas County's estimated average out-pays 47% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Dallas County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,738 Top 53% higher than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Dallas County $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 the Numbers Say About Dallas County

Dallas County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 2,648 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,444. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,738, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0101110 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Dallas County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 30% of them.

Dallas County reports $43.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $43.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 25% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Dallas County compare?

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

Dallas County $72,738
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Dallas County pays -7.7% less than Mobile County · per-pupil $16,444 vs $13,185

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Dallas County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Dallas County, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$43.2M
Total Revenue
$43.5M
Total Expenditure
$10.9M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.0M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Selma City
$88,573
2,479 students
Muscle Shoals City
$68,292
2,840 students
Boaz City
$72,297
2,448 students
Alexander City
$109,945
2,927 students
Butler County
$78,488
2,927 students
Hale County
$91,337
2,344 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Dallas County?

The average teacher salary in Dallas County is $72,738 (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 Dallas County teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Dallas County pays 7.2% less than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $72,738.

How does Dallas County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Dallas County pays 15.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,738.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dallas County?

Per-pupil spending in Dallas County runs approximately $16,444 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Dallas County?

Dallas County has 2,648 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Dallas County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Dallas County's total expenditure of $43.5M (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. Dallas County'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.