School district · Ohio · LEAID 3904459

Oberlin City Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $114,893, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Oberlin City Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$114,893
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,542
Per-pupil spending
843
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in OH

Avg Teacher Salary

$114,893

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,542

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

843 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

35.6% above Ohio average

What the Numbers Say About Oberlin City Schools

Oberlin City Schools is a small school district in Ohio, serving 843 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,542. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $114,893, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3904459 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Ohio statewide average of $84,740, teacher pay in Oberlin City Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 35.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (39.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Ohio, it pays more than 94% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Oberlin City Schools reports $23.2M in total expenditure against $21.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.1M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Oberlin City Schools compare?

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

Oberlin City Schools $114,893
Columbus City School District $101,368
Ohio avg $84,740
National avg $82,292

Oberlin City Schools pays +13.3% more than Columbus City School District · per-pupil $27,542 vs $22,434

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$21.0M
Total Revenue
$23.2M
Total Expenditure
$6.5M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.4M
Regular Program
$1.1M
Special Education

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Oberlin City Schools?

The estimated average teacher salary in Oberlin City Schools is $114,893 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Oberlin City Schools teacher pay compare to the Ohio average?

Oberlin City Schools pays 35.6% more than the Ohio state average of $84,740. The district's estimated average is $114,893.

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

Oberlin City Schools pays 39.6% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $114,893.

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

Oberlin City Schools spends approximately $27,542 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Oberlin City Schools?

Oberlin City Schools has 843 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Oberlin City Schools's total expenditure of $23.2M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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