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School district · Texas · LEAID 4829670

Mcallen ISD

Estimated average teacher salary of $80,774, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Mcallen ISD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$80,774
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,178
Per-pupil spending
20,410
Students enrolled
93rd
Pct. in TX
$80,774

Mcallen ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $80,774, meaningfully above the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 20,410 students.

  • 93rd percentile for Texas
  • 63rd percentile nationally
  • 39% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +29.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$80,774

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,178

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

20,410 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

7.8% above Texas average

Nationally, Mcallen ISD's estimated average out-pays 63% 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.)

Mcallen ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$80,774 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Mcallen ISD $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Mcallen ISD

Mcallen ISD is a mid-sized school district in Texas, serving 20,410 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,178. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $80,774, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4829670 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Mcallen ISD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 7.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 93% of them.

Budget figures show Mcallen ISD reporting $309.8M in total expenditure against $354.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 39% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $57.2M, special-education teacher pay is $7.3M.

How does Mcallen ISD compare?

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

Mcallen ISD $80,774
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Mcallen ISD pays +4.8% more than Houston ISD · per-pupil $15,178 vs $14,515

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

Data-derived comparison paths

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Revenue & Expenditure

$354.1M
Total Revenue
$309.8M
Total Expenditure
$121.4M
Instruction Salaries
39% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$57.2M
Regular Program
$7.3M
Special Education
$5.1M
Vocational
$17.1M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Belton ISD
$69,394
13,326 students
Victoria ISD
$67,425
13,301 students
Southwest ISD
$75,680
13,277 students
Northwest ISD
$73,145
27,583 students
Coppell ISD
$76,606
13,131 students
Donna ISD
$79,374
13,061 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Mcallen ISD?

The average teacher salary in Mcallen ISD is $80,774 (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 Mcallen ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Mcallen ISD pays 7.8% more than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $80,774.

How does Mcallen ISD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Mcallen ISD pays 5.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $80,774.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mcallen ISD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Mcallen ISD's per-student spending at approximately $15,178 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mcallen ISD?

Mcallen ISD has 20,410 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Mcallen ISD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 39% of Mcallen ISD's total expenditure of $309.8M (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. Mcallen ISD'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.