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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0102190

Macon County

Estimated average teacher salary of $67,146, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Macon County — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$67,146
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,797
Per-pupil spending
1,845
Students enrolled
75th
Pct. in AL

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,146

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,797

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,845 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

8.6% above Alabama average

What the Numbers Say About Macon County

Macon County is a small school district in Alabama, serving 1,845 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,797. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $67,146, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0102190 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $61,835, teacher pay in Macon County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 8.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (18.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 75% 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, Macon County reports $34.7M in total expenditure against $36.4M 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 $5.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M. 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 Macon County compare?

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

Macon County $67,146
Mobile County $58,619
Alabama avg $61,835
National avg $82,292

Macon County pays +14.5% more than Mobile County · per-pupil $18,797 vs $13,185

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$36.4M
Total Revenue
$34.7M
Total Expenditure
$8.3M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.9M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Mountain Brook City
$97,521
4,340 students
Homewood City
$84,490
4,236 students
Vestavia Hills City
$82,414
7,095 students
Hoover City
$81,470
13,606 students
Lowndes County
$81,356
1,180 students
Greene County
$76,569
937 students

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 Macon County?

The estimated average teacher salary in Macon County is $67,146 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Macon County teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Macon County pays 8.6% more than the Alabama state average of $61,835. The district's estimated average is $67,146.

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

Macon County pays 18.4% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $67,146.

What is the per-pupil spending in Macon County?

Macon County spends approximately $18,797 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Macon County?

Macon County has 1,845 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Macon County's total expenditure of $34.7M (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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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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