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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2680880

Oakland Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Oakland Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $76,511, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$76,511
Est. avg teacher salary
2,242
Students enrolled
78th
Pct. in MI
$76,511

Oakland Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,511, roughly in line with the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,242 students.

  • 78th percentile for Michigan
  • 55th percentile nationally
  • 2% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -23.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,511

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

N/A

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,242 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

2.4% above Michigan average

Nationally, Oakland Schools's estimated average out-pays 55% 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.)

Oakland Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,511 Top 45% higher than 55% 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. Oakland 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 Oakland Schools

Oakland Schools is a small school district in Michigan, serving 2,242 students. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,511. NCES LEAID 2680880 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Oakland Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 2.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (10.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 78% of them.

Oakland Schools's budget totals $328.9M in expenditure against $353.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 2% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.6M.

How does Oakland Schools compare?

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

Oakland Schools $76,511
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Oakland Schools pays -5.5% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$353.6M
Total Revenue
$328.9M
Total Expenditure
$7.9M
Instruction Salaries
2% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.6M
Regular Program
$5.9M
Vocational

Other Michigan Districts

Portland Public Schools
$65,168
2,048 students
Linden Community Schools
$74,763
2,442 students
Redford Union Schools District No. 1
$99,366
2,040 students
Fremont Public School District
$85,904
2,035 students
Dearborn Heights School District #7
$81,108
2,449 students
Lake Fenton Community Schools
$72,668
2,034 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Oakland Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Oakland Schools's average teacher salary at $76,511, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Oakland Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Oakland Schools pays 2.4% more than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $76,511.

How does Oakland Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Oakland Schools pays 10.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,511.

How many students are enrolled in Oakland Schools?

Oakland Schools has 2,242 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 2% of Oakland Schools's total expenditure of $328.9M (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 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.