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School district · Maine · LEAID 2311790

RSU 06/MSAD 06

Estimated average teacher salary of $71,054, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for RSU 06/MSAD 06 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,054
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,036
Per-pupil spending
3,336
Students enrolled
38th
Pct. in ME
$71,054

RSU 06/MSAD 06 (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,054, materially below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,336 students.

  • 38th percentile for Maine
  • 43rd percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,054

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,036

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,336 students

Salary vs State Average 92.4%

7.6% below Maine average

Nationally, RSU 06/MSAD 06's estimated average out-pays 43% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

RSU 06/MSAD 06's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,054 Top 57% higher than 43% 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. RSU 06/MSAD 06 $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 RSU 06/MSAD 06

RSU 06/MSAD 06 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Maine, serving 3,336 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,036. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,054, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2311790 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in RSU 06/MSAD 06 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 38% of them.

On the budget side, RSU 06/MSAD 06 reports $56.8M in total expenditure against $63.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 36% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.5M, special-education teacher pay is $2.5M.

How does RSU 06/MSAD 06 compare?

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

RSU 06/MSAD 06 $71,054
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

RSU 06/MSAD 06 pays -21.2% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $17,036 vs $21,987

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$63.1M
Total Revenue
$56.8M
Total Expenditure
$20.3M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.5M
Regular Program
$2.5M
Special Education
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

RSU 52/MSAD 52
$70,730
1,933 students
RSU 49/MSAD 49
$68,104
1,922 students
RSU 02
$72,048
1,904 students
RSU 19
$71,778
1,897 students
RSU 40/MSAD 40
$72,518
1,825 students
Saco Public Schools
$88,667
1,815 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 06/MSAD 06?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts RSU 06/MSAD 06's average teacher salary at $71,054, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does RSU 06/MSAD 06 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

RSU 06/MSAD 06 pays 7.6% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $71,054.

How does RSU 06/MSAD 06 teacher pay compare to the national average?

RSU 06/MSAD 06 pays 17.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,054.

What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 06/MSAD 06?

RSU 06/MSAD 06 spends approximately $17,036 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in RSU 06/MSAD 06?

RSU 06/MSAD 06 has 3,336 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of RSU 06/MSAD 06's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of RSU 06/MSAD 06's total expenditure of $56.8M (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. RSU 06/MSAD 06'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.