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School district · California · LEAID 0641190

Vista Unified

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Vista Unified pays an estimated average teacher salary of $133,296, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$133,296
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,374
Per-pupil spending
19,507
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in CA
$133,296

Vista Unified (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $133,296, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 19,507 students.

  • 82nd percentile for California
  • 97th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$133,296

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,374

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

19,507 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

7.5% above California average

Nationally, Vista Unified's estimated average out-pays 97% 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.)

Vista Unified's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$133,296 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Vista Unified $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 Vista Unified

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 97% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Vista Unified

Vista Unified is a mid-sized school district in California, serving 19,507 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,374. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $133,296, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0641190 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Vista Unified runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 7.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (55.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 82% of them.

Vista Unified's budget totals $338.9M in expenditure against $368.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 35% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $77.4M, special-education teacher pay is $17.8M.

How does Vista Unified compare?

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

Vista Unified $133,296
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Vista Unified pays +9.1% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $17,374 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 Vista Unified, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$368.4M
Total Revenue
$338.9M
Total Expenditure
$118.4M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$77.4M
Regular Program
$17.8M
Special Education
$1.2M
Vocational
$4.4M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Hemet Unified
$130,515
22,330 students
Conejo Valley Unified
$115,341
16,684 students
Coachella Valley Unified
$144,869
16,625 students
Santa Maria-Bonita
$119,531
16,569 students
Hacienda la Puente Unified
$123,755
16,545 students
Salinas Union High
$115,499
16,522 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Vista Unified?

The average teacher salary in Vista Unified is $133,296 (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 Vista Unified teacher pay compare to the California average?

Vista Unified pays 7.5% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $133,296.

How does Vista Unified teacher pay compare to the national average?

Vista Unified pays 55.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $133,296.

What is the per-pupil spending in Vista Unified?

Per-pupil spending in Vista Unified runs approximately $17,374 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Vista Unified?

Vista Unified has 19,507 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Vista Unified's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Vista Unified's total expenditure of $338.9M (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. Vista Unified'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.