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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0103390

Tuscaloosa County

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $78,125 for Tuscaloosa County - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,125
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,636
Per-pupil spending
19,111
Students enrolled
60th
Pct. in AL
$78,125

Tuscaloosa County (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,125, slightly below the Alabama average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 19,111 students.

  • 60th percentile for Alabama
  • 58th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,125

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,636

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

19,111 students

Salary vs State Average 99.7%

0.3% below Alabama average

Nationally, Tuscaloosa County's estimated average out-pays 58% 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.)

Tuscaloosa County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,125 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $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. Tuscaloosa County $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 the Numbers Say About Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa County is a mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 19,111 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,636. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,125, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0103390 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Tuscaloosa County runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 60% of them.

On the budget side, Tuscaloosa County reports $241.5M in total expenditure against $254.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 31% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $48.9M, special-education teacher pay is $7.5M.

How does Tuscaloosa County compare?

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

Tuscaloosa County $78,125
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Tuscaloosa County pays -0.9% less than Mobile County · per-pupil $12,636 vs $13,185

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

$254.0M
Total Revenue
$241.5M
Total Expenditure
$73.7M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$48.9M
Regular Program
$7.5M
Special Education
$2.6M
Vocational
$2.6M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Decatur City
$86,862
8,679 students
DeKalb County
$72,036
8,622 students
Etowah County
$71,583
8,612 students
Lauderdale County
$75,656
8,175 students
Dothan City
$85,778
8,130 students
Calhoun County
$66,372
8,118 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Tuscaloosa County?

The average teacher salary in Tuscaloosa County is $78,125 (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 Tuscaloosa County teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Tuscaloosa County pays 0.3% less than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $78,125.

How does Tuscaloosa County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Tuscaloosa County pays 8.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,125.

What is the per-pupil spending in Tuscaloosa County?

NCES FY2022 data puts Tuscaloosa County's per-student spending at approximately $12,636 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Tuscaloosa County?

Tuscaloosa County has 19,111 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Tuscaloosa County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Tuscaloosa County's total expenditure of $241.5M (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. Tuscaloosa County'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.