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School district · California · LEAID 0639870

Tulare City

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Tulare City pays an estimated average teacher salary of $117,960, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$117,960
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,492
Per-pupil spending
9,204
Students enrolled
52nd
Pct. in CA
$117,960

Tulare City (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $117,960, slightly below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 9,204 students.

  • 52nd percentile for California
  • 93rd percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$117,960

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,492

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

9,204 students

Salary vs State Average 95.2%

4.8% below California average

Nationally, Tulare City's estimated average out-pays 93% 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.)

Tulare City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$117,960 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Tulare City $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 stands out about Tulare City

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 93% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Tulare City

Tulare City is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 9,204 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,492. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $117,960, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0639870 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Tulare City runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (37.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 52% of them.

On the budget side, Tulare City reports $142.6M in total expenditure against $164.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 36% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $44.6M, special-education teacher pay is $2.9M.

How does Tulare City compare?

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

Tulare City $117,960
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Tulare City pays -3.5% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $15,492 vs $25,983

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable California 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 Tulare City, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$164.0M
Total Revenue
$142.6M
Total Expenditure
$51.6M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$44.6M
Regular Program
$2.9M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Lompoc Unified
$104,921
9,183 students
Saugus Union
$130,036
9,168 students
Santa Maria Joint Union High
$115,056
9,242 students
Evergreen Elementary
$130,689
9,160 students
Berkeley Unified
$135,740
9,131 students
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
$129,470
9,117 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Tulare City?

Tulare City's average teacher salary is $117,960, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Tulare City teacher pay compare to the California average?

Tulare City pays 4.8% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $117,960.

How does Tulare City teacher pay compare to the national average?

Tulare City pays 37.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $117,960.

What is the per-pupil spending in Tulare City?

Per-pupil spending in Tulare City runs approximately $15,492 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Tulare City?

Tulare City has 9,204 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Tulare City's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Tulare City's total expenditure of $142.6M (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. Tulare City'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.