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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0102580

Opelika City

Estimated average teacher salary of $74,966, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Opelika City - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,966
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,791
Per-pupil spending
4,977
Students enrolled
40th
Pct. in AL
$74,966

Opelika City (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,966, slightly below the Alabama average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,977 students.

  • 40th percentile for Alabama
  • 52nd percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,966

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,791

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,977 students

Salary vs State Average 95.6%

4.4% below Alabama average

Nationally, Opelika City's estimated average out-pays 52% 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.)

Opelika City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,966 Top 48% higher than 52% 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. Opelika City $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Opelika City

Opelika City is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 4,977 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,791. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,966, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0102580 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Opelika City runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 40% of them.

Opelika City reports $68.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $76.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $16.1M, special-education teacher pay is $1.9M.

How does Opelika City compare?

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

Opelika City $74,966
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Opelika City pays -4.9% less than Mobile County · per-pupil $13,791 vs $13,185

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 Opelika City, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$76.9M
Total Revenue
$68.6M
Total Expenditure
$21.7M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$16.1M
Regular Program
$1.9M
Special Education
$0.9M
Vocational
$0.9M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Phenix City
$81,634
7,310 students
Jasper City
$81,303
2,599 students
Trussville City
$85,303
4,941 students
Gadsden City
$76,314
4,858 students
Jackson County
$78,963
5,136 students
Athens City
$87,680
4,788 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Opelika City?

The average teacher salary in Opelika City is $74,966 (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 Opelika City teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Opelika City pays 4.4% less than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $74,966.

How does Opelika City teacher pay compare to the national average?

Opelika City pays 12.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,966.

What is the per-pupil spending in Opelika City?

Opelika City spends approximately $13,791 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Opelika City?

Opelika City has 4,977 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Opelika City's total expenditure of $68.6M (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. Opelika City'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.