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School district · Maine · LEAID 2309930

Portland Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $90,149, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Portland Public Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$90,149
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,987
Per-pupil spending
6,472
Students enrolled
93rd
Pct. in ME
$90,149

Portland Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $90,149, meaningfully above the Maine average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,472 students.

  • 93rd percentile for Maine
  • 74th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$90,149

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,987

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,472 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

17.2% above Maine average

Nationally, Portland Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 74% 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.)

Portland Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$90,149 Top 26% higher than 74% 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. Portland Public 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 Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Maine, serving 6,472 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,987. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $90,149, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2309930 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in Portland Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 17.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 93% of them.

Portland Public Schools's budget totals $142.3M in expenditure against $149.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 37% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $31.8M, special-education teacher pay is $5.9M.

How does Portland Public Schools compare?

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

Portland Public Schools $90,149
Lewiston Public Schools $78,392
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

Portland Public Schools pays +15.0% more than Lewiston Public Schools · per-pupil $21,987 vs $19,119

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Maine districts

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 Portland Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Portland Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$149.3M
Total Revenue
$142.3M
Total Expenditure
$53.1M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$31.8M
Regular Program
$5.9M
Special Education
$1.4M
Vocational
$4.8M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

Sanford Public Schools
$72,902
3,167 students
RSU 14
$79,304
3,107 students
RSU 60/MSAD 60
$68,611
2,987 students
RSU 57/MSAD 57
$70,364
2,903 students
South Portland Public Schools
$71,428
2,890 students
Scarborough Public Schools
$101,383
2,880 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Portland Public Schools?

Portland Public Schools's average teacher salary is $90,149, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Portland Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

Portland Public Schools pays 17.2% more than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $90,149.

How does Portland Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Portland Public Schools pays 5.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $90,149.

What is the per-pupil spending in Portland Public Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Portland Public Schools runs approximately $21,987 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Portland Public Schools?

Portland Public Schools has 6,472 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Portland Public Schools's total expenditure of $142.3M (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. Portland Public 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.