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School district · Washington · LEAID 5306930

Pullman School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $95,571 for Pullman School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$95,571
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,399
Per-pupil spending
2,654
Students enrolled
24th
Pct. in WA
$95,571

Pullman School District (Washington) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $95,571, materially below the Washington average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,654 students.

  • 24th percentile for Washington
  • 79th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +28.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,571

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,399

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,654 students

Salary vs State Average 81.4%

18.6% below Washington average

Nationally, Pullman School District's estimated average out-pays 79% 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.)

Pullman School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$95,571 Top 21% higher than 79% 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. Pullman School District $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 Pullman School District

Pullman School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Washington, serving 2,654 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,399. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $95,571, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5306930 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $117,433, teacher pay in Pullman School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 18.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 24% of them.

Budget figures show Pullman School District reporting $48.8M in total expenditure against $49.3M 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 $9.2M, special-education teacher pay is $1.0M.

How does Pullman School District compare?

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

Pullman School District $95,571
Seattle School District No. 1 $133,407
Washington avg $117,433
National avg $85,759

Pullman School District pays -28.4% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $18,399 vs $25,927

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$49.3M
Total Revenue
$48.8M
Total Expenditure
$14.9M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.2M
Regular Program
$1.0M
Special Education
$0.7M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Washington Districts

Meridian School District
$102,477
1,775 students
La Center School District
$99,864
1,703 students
Mount Baker School District
$108,263
1,694 students
Bainbridge Island School District
$121,863
3,638 students
Grandview School District
$101,417
3,659 students
Colville School District
$88,012
1,647 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pullman School District?

The average teacher salary in Pullman School District is $95,571 (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 Pullman School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Pullman School District pays 18.6% less than the Washington state average of $117,433. The district's average is $95,571.

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

Pullman School District pays 11.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $95,571.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pullman School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Pullman School District's per-student spending at approximately $18,399 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pullman School District?

Pullman School District has 2,654 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Pullman School District's total expenditure of $48.8M (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. Pullman 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.