Avg Teacher Salary
$108,757
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Maine · LEAID 2314767
RSU 74/MSAD 74
Estimated average teacher salary of $108,757, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for RSU 74/MSAD 74 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $108,757
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $22,266
- Per-pupil spending
- 567
- Students enrolled
- 65th
- Pct. in ME
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,266
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
567 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
5.3% above Maine average
What the Numbers Say About RSU 74/MSAD 74
RSU 74/MSAD 74 is a small school district in Maine, serving 567 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,266. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $108,757, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2314767 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Maine statewide average of $103,262, teacher pay in RSU 74/MSAD 74 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 5.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (32.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 65% 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, RSU 74/MSAD 74 reports $12.6M in total expenditure against $13.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M. 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 RSU 74/MSAD 74 compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Maine average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
RSU 74/MSAD 74 pays -11.6% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $22,266 vs $21,987
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$13.1M
Total Revenue
$12.6M
Total Expenditure
$4.1M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$2.7M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs
Other Maine Districts
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 RSU 74/MSAD 74?
The estimated average teacher salary in RSU 74/MSAD 74 is $108,757 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does RSU 74/MSAD 74 teacher pay compare to the Maine average?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 pays 5.3% more than the Maine state average of $103,262. The district's estimated average is $108,757.
How does RSU 74/MSAD 74 teacher pay compare to the national average?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 pays 32.2% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $108,757.
What is the per-pupil spending in RSU 74/MSAD 74?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 spends approximately $22,266 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in RSU 74/MSAD 74?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 has 567 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of RSU 74/MSAD 74's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 33% of RSU 74/MSAD 74's total expenditure of $12.6M (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.
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