School district · Ohio · LEAID 3905112

Jefferson County

Estimated average teacher salary of $99,148, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Jefferson County — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$99,148
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,541
Per-pupil spending
305
Students enrolled
85th
Pct. in OH

Avg Teacher Salary

$99,148

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,541

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

305 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

17.0% above Ohio average

What the Numbers Say About Jefferson County

Jefferson County is a small school district in Ohio, serving 305 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,541. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $99,148, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3905112 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Ohio statewide average of $84,740, teacher pay in Jefferson County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 17.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (20.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Ohio, it pays more than 85% 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, Jefferson County reports $6.9M in total expenditure against $8.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M. 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 Jefferson County compare?

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

Jefferson County $99,148
Columbus City School District $101,368
Ohio avg $84,740
National avg $82,292

Jefferson County pays -2.2% less than Columbus City School District · per-pupil $22,541 vs $22,434

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$8.0M
Total Revenue
$6.9M
Total Expenditure
$2.0M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.2M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$1.3M
Vocational

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 Jefferson County?

The estimated average teacher salary in Jefferson County is $99,148 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Jefferson County teacher pay compare to the Ohio average?

Jefferson County pays 17.0% more than the Ohio state average of $84,740. The district's estimated average is $99,148.

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

Jefferson County pays 20.5% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $99,148.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County spends approximately $22,541 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County has 305 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Jefferson County's total expenditure of $6.9M (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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