Avg Teacher Salary
$64,195
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · New Mexico · LEAID 3501110
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
Estimated average teacher salary of $64,195, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $64,195
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $17,740
- Per-pupil spending
- 12,043
- Students enrolled
- 11th
- Pct. in NM
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,740
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
12,043 students
Salary vs State Average 88.3%
11.7% below New Mexico average
What the Numbers Say About GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS is a mid-sized school district in New Mexico, serving 12,043 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,740. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $64,195, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3501110 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the New Mexico statewide average of $72,715, teacher pay in GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS runs materially below the state benchmark — a 11.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (22.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Mexico, it pays more than 11% 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, GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS reports $213.6M in total expenditure against $269.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 24% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $28.5M, special-education teacher pay is $6.0M. 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 GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the New Mexico average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS pays -19.1% less than ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS · per-pupil $17,740 vs $15,508
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$269.8M
Total Revenue
$213.6M
Total Expenditure
$51.5M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$28.5M
Regular Program
$6.0M
Special Education
$1.2M
Vocational
$2.1M
Other Programs
Other New Mexico 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 GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS?
The estimated average teacher salary in GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS is $64,195 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS teacher pay compare to the New Mexico average?
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS pays 11.7% less than the New Mexico state average of $72,715. The district's estimated average is $64,195.
How does GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS teacher pay compare to the national average?
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS pays 22.0% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $64,195.
What is the per-pupil spending in GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS?
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS spends approximately $17,740 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS?
GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS has 12,043 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 24% of GALLUP-MCKINLEY CTY SCHOOLS's total expenditure of $213.6M (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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