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Nelson County

Nelson County's estimated average teacher salary is $70,311; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$70,311
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,437
Per-pupil spending
4,524
Students enrolled
78th
Pct. in KY
$70,311

Nelson County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $70,311, slightly below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,524 students.

  • 78th percentile for Kentucky
  • 41st percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,311

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,437

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,524 students

Salary vs State Average 99.8%

0.2% below Kentucky average

Nationally, Nelson County's estimated average out-pays 41% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Nelson County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,311 Top 59% higher than 41% 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. Nelson County $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 Nelson County

Nelson County is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 4,524 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,437. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $70,311, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2104410 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Nelson County runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 78% of them.

Nelson County's budget totals $60.8M in expenditure against $67.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.6M, special-education teacher pay is $3.3M.

How does Nelson County compare?

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

Nelson County $70,311
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Nelson County pays -20.6% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $13,437 vs $19,590

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 Nelson County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$67.6M
Total Revenue
$60.8M
Total Expenditure
$18.7M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.6M
Regular Program
$3.3M
Special Education
$0.7M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Lincoln County
$65,234
3,399 students
Logan County
$59,213
3,349 students
Rowan County
$75,408
3,258 students
Marion County
$72,686
3,238 students
Spencer County
$65,637
3,217 students
Ashland Independent
$60,626
3,206 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Nelson County?

The average teacher salary in Nelson County is $70,311 (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 Nelson County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Nelson County pays 0.2% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $70,311.

How does Nelson County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Nelson County pays 18.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $70,311.

What is the per-pupil spending in Nelson County?

NCES FY2022 data puts Nelson County's per-student spending at approximately $13,437 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Nelson County?

Nelson County has 4,524 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Nelson County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Nelson County's total expenditure of $60.8M (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. Nelson County'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.