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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2511130

Springfield

Springfield's estimated average teacher salary is $89,259; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$89,259
Est. avg teacher salary
$33,774
Per-pupil spending
23,799
Students enrolled
11th
Pct. in MA
$89,259

Springfield (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $89,259, materially below the Massachusetts average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 23,799 students.

  • 11th percentile for Massachusetts
  • 73rd percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$89,259

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$33,774

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

23,799 students

Salary vs State Average 84.7%

15.3% below Massachusetts average

Nationally, Springfield's estimated average out-pays 73% 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.)

Springfield's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$89,259 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Springfield $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 stands out about Springfield

  • Its per-pupil spending of $33,774 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Springfield

Springfield is a mid-sized school district in Massachusetts, serving 23,799 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $33,774. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $89,259, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2511130 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in Springfield runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.3% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 11% of them.

On the budget side, Springfield reports $803.8M in total expenditure against $624.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 25% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $98.4M, special-education teacher pay is $42.8M.

How does Springfield compare?

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

Springfield $89,259
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

Springfield pays -36.6% less than Boston · per-pupil $33,774 vs $47,393

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Massachusetts 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 Springfield, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Springfield, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$624.7M
Total Revenue
$803.8M
Total Expenditure
$199.8M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$98.4M
Regular Program
$42.8M
Special Education
$7.9M
Vocational

Other Massachusetts Districts

Brockton
$114,750
15,265 students
Lowell
$109,848
13,991 students
Lawrence
$89,695
12,786 students
New Bedford
$91,262
12,504 students
Newton
$125,647
11,974 students
Fall River
$97,872
10,268 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Springfield?

The average teacher salary in Springfield is $89,259 (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 Springfield teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

Springfield pays 15.3% less than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $89,259.

How does Springfield teacher pay compare to the national average?

Springfield pays 4.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $89,259.

What is the per-pupil spending in Springfield?

NCES FY2022 data puts Springfield's per-student spending at approximately $33,774 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Springfield?

Springfield has 23,799 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Springfield's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Springfield's total expenditure of $803.8M (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. Springfield'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.