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School district · California · LEAID 0600060

Hughson Unified

Estimated average teacher salary of $126,109, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Hughson Unified - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$126,109
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,537
Per-pupil spending
2,088
Students enrolled
71st
Pct. in CA
$126,109

Hughson Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $126,109, roughly in line with the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,088 students.

  • 71st percentile for California
  • 95th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$126,109

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,537

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,088 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.7% above California average

Nationally, Hughson Unified's estimated average out-pays 95% 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.)

Hughson Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$126,109 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Hughson Unified $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 Hughson Unified

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 95% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Hughson Unified

Hughson Unified is a small school district in California, serving 2,088 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,537. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $126,109, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0600060 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Hughson Unified runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (47.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 71% of them.

Hughson Unified reports $34.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $36.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 33% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.9M.

How does Hughson Unified compare?

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

Hughson Unified $126,109
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Hughson Unified pays +3.2% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $16,537 vs $25,983

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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Salary-nearest districts to Hughson Unified, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$36.4M
Total Revenue
$34.5M
Total Expenditure
$11.5M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.6M
Regular Program
$0.9M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Millbrae Elementary
$121,952
2,117 students
Fallbrook Union High
$119,756
2,125 students
Brawley Union High
$141,568
2,048 students
Oroville City Elementary
$118,433
2,147 students
Gridley Unified
$112,481
2,029 students
New Jerusalem Elementary
$93,334
2,029 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Hughson Unified?

The average teacher salary in Hughson Unified is $126,109 (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 Hughson Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Hughson Unified pays 1.7% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $126,109.

How does Hughson Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

Hughson Unified pays 47.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $126,109.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hughson Unified?

Hughson Unified spends approximately $16,537 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Hughson Unified?

Hughson Unified has 2,088 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Hughson Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Hughson Unified's total expenditure of $34.5M (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. Hughson Unified'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.