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Oakland Public School District

Oakland Public School District's estimated average teacher salary is $91,161; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$91,161
Est. avg teacher salary
$32,924
Per-pupil spending
1,240
Students enrolled
70th
Pct. in NJ
$91,161

Oakland Public School District (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $91,161, roughly in line with the New Jersey average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,240 students.

  • 70th percentile for New Jersey
  • 75th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$91,161

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$32,924

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,240 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.0% above New Jersey average

Nationally, Oakland Public School District's estimated average out-pays 75% 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.)

Oakland Public School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$91,161 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. This district $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 stands out about Oakland Public School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $32,924 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Oakland Public School District

Oakland Public School District is a small school district in New Jersey, serving 1,240 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $32,924. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $91,161, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3411910 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Jersey statewide average of $90,256, teacher pay in Oakland Public School District runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 70% of them.

Budget figures show Oakland Public School District reporting $40.8M in total expenditure against $43.1M 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 $9.4M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does Oakland Public School District compare?

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

Oakland Public School District $91,161
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

Oakland Public School District pays -4.3% less than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $32,924 vs $40,780

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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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Oakland Public School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$43.1M
Total Revenue
$40.8M
Total Expenditure
$12.7M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.4M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Weehawken Public School District
$83,197
1,276 students
Lower Cape May Regional School District
$107,458
1,203 students
Park Ridge School District
$91,809
1,203 students
Salem City School District
$90,000
1,201 students
Morris County Vocational School District
$89,361
1,283 students
Clinton Township School District
$77,236
1,195 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Oakland Public School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Oakland Public School District's average teacher salary at $91,161, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Oakland Public School District teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

Oakland Public School District pays 1.0% more than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $91,161.

How does Oakland Public School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Oakland Public School District pays 6.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $91,161.

What is the per-pupil spending in Oakland Public School District?

Oakland Public School District spends approximately $32,924 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Oakland Public School District?

Oakland Public School District has 1,240 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Oakland Public School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Oakland Public School District's total expenditure of $40.8M (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. Oakland Public School District'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.