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School district · California · LEAID 0601330

Modesto City Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $85,459, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Modesto City Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$85,459
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,607
Per-pupil spending
29,166
Students enrolled
3rd
Pct. in CA
$85,459

Modesto City Schools (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $85,459, materially below the California average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 29,166 students.

  • 3rd percentile for California
  • 69th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$85,459

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,607

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

29,166 students

Salary vs State Average 68.9%

31.1% below California average

Nationally, Modesto City Schools's estimated average out-pays 69% 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.)

Modesto City Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$85,459 Top 31% higher than 69% 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. Modesto City Schools $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 Modesto City Schools

Modesto City Schools is a mid-sized school district in California, serving 29,166 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,607. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $85,459, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0601330 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Modesto City Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 31.1% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (0.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 3% of them.

Modesto City Schools's budget totals $542.7M in expenditure against $564.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 31% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $108.6M, special-education teacher pay is $20.7M.

How does Modesto City Schools compare?

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

Modesto City Schools $85,459
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Modesto City Schools pays -30.1% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $18,607 vs $25,983

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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Salary-nearest districts to Modesto City Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$564.6M
Total Revenue
$542.7M
Total Expenditure
$166.2M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$108.6M
Regular Program
$20.7M
Special Education
$5.8M
Vocational
$8.5M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Lodi Unified
$110,446
27,802 students
Moreno Valley Unified
$125,777
31,563 students
Desert Sands Unified
$133,358
26,695 students
Temecula Valley Unified
$139,336
26,545 students
West Contra Costa Unified
$112,671
26,178 students
Chino Valley Unified
$123,252
25,907 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Modesto City Schools?

Modesto City Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $85,459 (NCES CCD FY2022) -- since this district reports staffing below the district level, the figure comes from total instructional salary expenditure divided by an estimated teacher FTE (enrollment over the national 15:1 ratio).

How does Modesto City Schools teacher pay compare to the California average?

Modesto City Schools pays 31.1% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $85,459.

How does Modesto City Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Modesto City Schools pays 0.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $85,459.

What is the per-pupil spending in Modesto City Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Modesto City Schools runs approximately $18,607 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Modesto City Schools?

Modesto City Schools has 29,166 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Modesto City Schools's total expenditure of $542.7M (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. Modesto City Schools'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.