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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2506270

Holyoke

Holyoke's estimated average teacher salary is $92,942; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$92,942
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,527
Per-pupil spending
5,102
Students enrolled
23rd
Pct. in MA
$92,942

Holyoke (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $92,942, materially below the Massachusetts average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,102 students.

  • 23rd percentile for Massachusetts
  • 77th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$92,942

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,527

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,102 students

Salary vs State Average 88.2%

11.8% below Massachusetts average

Nationally, Holyoke's estimated average out-pays 77% 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.)

Holyoke's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$92,942 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Holyoke $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 stands out about Holyoke

  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,527 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Holyoke

Holyoke is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Massachusetts, serving 5,102 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,527. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $92,942, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2506270 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in Holyoke runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 23% of them.

Holyoke's budget totals $145.5M in expenditure against $134.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 29% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $17.8M, special-education teacher pay is $5.5M.

How does Holyoke compare?

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

Holyoke $92,942
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

Holyoke pays -34.0% less than Boston · per-pupil $28,527 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

Find comparable Massachusetts 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 Holyoke, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$134.3M
Total Revenue
$145.5M
Total Expenditure
$41.5M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$17.8M
Regular Program
$5.5M
Special Education
$2.1M
Vocational

Other Massachusetts Districts

Natick
$101,870
5,308 students
Braintree
$102,239
5,369 students
Bridgewater-Raynham
$104,962
5,392 students
Westfield
$85,283
4,774 students
Franklin
$96,016
4,764 students
Barnstable
$108,435
4,751 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Holyoke?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Holyoke's average teacher salary at $92,942, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Holyoke teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

Holyoke pays 11.8% less than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $92,942.

How does Holyoke teacher pay compare to the national average?

Holyoke pays 8.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $92,942.

What is the per-pupil spending in Holyoke?

Per-pupil spending in Holyoke runs approximately $28,527 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Holyoke?

Holyoke has 5,102 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Holyoke's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Holyoke's total expenditure of $145.5M (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. Holyoke'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.