Avg Teacher Salary
$78,060
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Oregon · LEAID 4110820
Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Estimated average teacher salary of $78,060, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Salem-Keizer SD 24J — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $78,060
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $22,392
- Per-pupil spending
- 39,313
- Students enrolled
- 57th
- Pct. in OR
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,392
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
39,313 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
1.7% above Oregon average
What the Numbers Say About Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Salem-Keizer SD 24J is a mid-sized school district in Oregon, serving 39,313 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,392. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $78,060, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4110820 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Oregon statewide average of $76,777, teacher pay in Salem-Keizer SD 24J runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 1.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (5.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Oregon, it pays more than 57% 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, Salem-Keizer SD 24J reports $880.3M in total expenditure against $714.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 23% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $118.1M, special-education teacher pay is $17.6M. 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 Salem-Keizer SD 24J compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Oregon average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
Salem-Keizer SD 24J pays -17.0% less than Portland SD 1J · per-pupil $22,392 vs $28,204
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$714.1M
Total Revenue
$880.3M
Total Expenditure
$204.6M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$118.1M
Regular Program
$17.6M
Special Education
$5.0M
Vocational
$11.4M
Other Programs
Other Oregon 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 Salem-Keizer SD 24J?
The estimated average teacher salary in Salem-Keizer SD 24J is $78,060 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does Salem-Keizer SD 24J teacher pay compare to the Oregon average?
Salem-Keizer SD 24J pays 1.7% more than the Oregon state average of $76,777. The district's estimated average is $78,060.
How does Salem-Keizer SD 24J teacher pay compare to the national average?
Salem-Keizer SD 24J pays 5.1% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $78,060.
What is the per-pupil spending in Salem-Keizer SD 24J?
Salem-Keizer SD 24J spends approximately $22,392 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in Salem-Keizer SD 24J?
Salem-Keizer SD 24J has 39,313 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of Salem-Keizer SD 24J's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 23% of Salem-Keizer SD 24J's total expenditure of $880.3M (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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