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McFarland Unified

McFarland Unified's estimated average teacher salary is $108,980; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$108,980
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,168
Per-pupil spending
3,451
Students enrolled
32nd
Pct. in CA
$108,980

McFarland Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $108,980, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,451 students.

  • 32nd percentile for California
  • 89th percentile nationally
  • 21% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$108,980

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,168

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,451 students

Salary vs State Average 87.9%

12.1% below California average

Nationally, McFarland Unified'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.)

McFarland Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$108,980 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. McFarland Unified $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 McFarland Unified

McFarland Unified is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 3,451 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,168. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $108,980, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0624230 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in McFarland Unified runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (27.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 32% of them.

McFarland Unified's budget totals $73.0M in expenditure against $74.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 21% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.9M.

How does McFarland Unified compare?

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

McFarland Unified $108,980
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

McFarland Unified pays -10.8% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $21,168 vs $25,983

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$74.3M
Total Revenue
$73.0M
Total Expenditure
$15.5M
Instruction Salaries
21% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.8M
Regular Program
$0.9M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Corcoran Joint Unified
$103,591
3,275 students
Lake Tahoe Unified
$114,713
3,641 students
Lemon Grove
$143,818
3,246 students
Fillmore Unified
$114,539
3,673 students
Lemoore Union Elementary
$95,968
3,225 students
Beverly Hills Unified
$138,027
3,150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in McFarland Unified?

McFarland Unified's average teacher salary is $108,980, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does McFarland Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

McFarland Unified pays 12.1% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $108,980.

How does McFarland Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

McFarland Unified pays 27.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $108,980.

What is the per-pupil spending in McFarland Unified?

Per-pupil spending in McFarland Unified runs approximately $21,168 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in McFarland Unified?

McFarland Unified has 3,451 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of McFarland Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 21% of McFarland Unified's total expenditure of $73.0M (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. McFarland Unified'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.