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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2507020

Lowell

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Lowell pays an estimated average teacher salary of $109,848, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$109,848
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,720
Per-pupil spending
13,991
Students enrolled
75th
Pct. in MA
$109,848

Lowell (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $109,848, roughly in line with the Massachusetts average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 13,991 students.

  • 75th percentile for Massachusetts
  • 89th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$109,848

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,720

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

13,991 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.3% above Massachusetts average

Nationally, Lowell's estimated average out-pays 89% 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.)

Lowell's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$109,848 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Lowell $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 Lowell

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,720 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Lowell

Lowell is a mid-sized school district in Massachusetts, serving 13,991 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,720. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $109,848, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2507020 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in Lowell runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (28.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 75% of them.

Lowell reports $387.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $304.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $73.1M, special-education teacher pay is $18.1M.

How does Lowell compare?

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

Lowell $109,848
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

Lowell pays -22.0% less than Boston · per-pupil $27,720 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 Lowell, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$304.7M
Total Revenue
$387.8M
Total Expenditure
$119.7M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$73.1M
Regular Program
$18.1M
Special Education

Other Massachusetts Districts

Somerville
$117,780
4,673 students
Westford
$101,927
4,668 students
Marlborough
$103,481
4,643 students
Beverly
$95,880
4,636 students
North Andover
$108,940
4,493 students
Winchester
$106,085
4,362 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lowell?

The average teacher salary in Lowell is $109,848 (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 Lowell teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

Lowell pays 4.3% more than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $109,848.

How does Lowell teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lowell pays 28.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $109,848.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lowell?

Lowell spends approximately $27,720 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lowell?

Lowell has 13,991 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Lowell's total expenditure of $387.8M (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. Lowell'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.