School district · Florida · LEAID 1201230

MANATEE

Estimated average teacher salary of $51,574, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for MANATEE — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$51,574
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,252
Per-pupil spending
50,248
Students enrolled
30th
Pct. in FL

Avg Teacher Salary

$51,574

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,252

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

50,248 students

Salary vs State Average 95.4%

4.6% below Florida average

What the Numbers Say About MANATEE

MANATEE is a large urban school district in Florida, serving 50,248 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,252. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $51,574, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1201230 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Florida statewide average of $54,048, teacher pay in MANATEE runs slightly below the state benchmark — a 4.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (37.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Florida, it pays more than 30% 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, MANATEE reports $665.9M in total expenditure against $712.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 26% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $120.7M, special-education teacher pay is $21.8M. 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 MANATEE compare?

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

MANATEE $51,574
MIAMI-DADE $56,155
Florida avg $54,048
National avg $82,292

MANATEE pays -8.2% less than MIAMI-DADE · per-pupil $13,252 vs $13,537

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$712.4M
Total Revenue
$665.9M
Total Expenditure
$172.8M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$120.7M
Regular Program
$21.8M
Special Education
$10.2M
Vocational
$1.5M
Other Programs

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 MANATEE?

The estimated average teacher salary in MANATEE is $51,574 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does MANATEE teacher pay compare to the Florida average?

MANATEE pays 4.6% less than the Florida state average of $54,048. The district's estimated average is $51,574.

How does MANATEE teacher pay compare to the national average?

MANATEE pays 37.3% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $51,574.

What is the per-pupil spending in MANATEE?

MANATEE spends approximately $13,252 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in MANATEE?

MANATEE has 50,248 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 26% of MANATEE's total expenditure of $665.9M (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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