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Madison City

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Madison City pays an estimated average teacher salary of $77,300, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$77,300
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,105
Per-pupil spending
12,302
Students enrolled
54th
Pct. in AL
$77,300

Madison City (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $77,300, slightly below the Alabama average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 12,302 students.

  • 54th percentile for Alabama
  • 56th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$77,300

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,105

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

12,302 students

Salary vs State Average 98.6%

1.4% below Alabama average

Nationally, Madison City's estimated average out-pays 56% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Madison City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$77,300 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $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. Madison City $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 the Numbers Say About Madison City

Madison City is a mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 12,302 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,105. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $77,300, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0100008 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Madison City runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (9.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 54% of them.

On the budget side, Madison City reports $173.5M in total expenditure against $177.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $35.1M, special-education teacher pay is $3.6M.

How does Madison City compare?

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

Madison City $77,300
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Madison City pays -1.9% less than Mobile County · per-pupil $14,105 vs $13,185

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Alabama 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 Madison City, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$177.8M
Total Revenue
$173.5M
Total Expenditure
$49.9M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$35.1M
Regular Program
$3.6M
Special Education
$2.9M
Vocational
$1.8M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Calhoun County
$66,372
8,118 students
Chilton County
$71,151
7,723 students
Blount County
$76,817
7,659 students
Morgan County
$73,102
7,582 students
Phenix City
$81,634
7,310 students
Walker County
$74,190
7,201 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Madison City?

Madison City's average teacher salary is $77,300, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Madison City teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Madison City pays 1.4% less than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $77,300.

How does Madison City teacher pay compare to the national average?

Madison City pays 9.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $77,300.

What is the per-pupil spending in Madison City?

Per-pupil spending in Madison City runs approximately $14,105 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Madison City?

Madison City has 12,302 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Madison City's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Madison City's total expenditure of $173.5M (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. Madison City'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.