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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4222770

State College Area SD

State College Area SD's estimated average teacher salary is $99,035; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$99,035
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,986
Per-pupil spending
6,776
Students enrolled
91st
Pct. in PA
$99,035

State College Area SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $99,035, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,776 students.

  • 91st percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 82nd percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$99,035

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,986

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,776 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

17.1% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, State College Area SD's estimated average out-pays 82% 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.)

State College Area SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$99,035 Top 18% higher than 82% 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. State College Area SD $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About State College Area SD

State College Area SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 6,776 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,986. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $99,035, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4222770 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in State College Area SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 17.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 91% of them.

Budget figures show State College Area SD reporting $162.5M in total expenditure against $186.0M 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 $38.8M, special-education teacher pay is $10.5M.

How does State College Area SD compare?

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

State College Area SD $99,035
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

State College Area SD pays +32.3% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $23,986 vs $38,325

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

$186.0M
Total Revenue
$162.5M
Total Expenditure
$53.5M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$38.8M
Regular Program
$10.5M
Special Education
$2.2M
Vocational
$1.9M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Ridley SD
$106,207
5,463 students
Pocono Mountain SD
$90,570
8,098 students
Owen J Roberts SD
$86,544
5,453 students
Mt Lebanon SD
$95,555
5,395 students
Coatesville Area SD
$81,228
5,375 students
Hempfield Area SD
$90,492
5,288 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in State College Area SD?

The average teacher salary in State College Area SD is $99,035 (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 State College Area SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

State College Area SD pays 17.1% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $99,035.

How does State College Area SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

State College Area SD pays 15.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $99,035.

What is the per-pupil spending in State College Area SD?

Per-pupil spending in State College Area SD runs approximately $23,986 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in State College Area SD?

State College Area SD has 6,776 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of State College Area SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of State College Area SD's total expenditure of $162.5M (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. State College Area SD'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.