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School district · Maryland · LEAID 2400660

Washington County Public Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $93,678 for Washington County Public Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$93,678
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,101
Per-pupil spending
22,171
Students enrolled
54th
Pct. in MD
$93,678

Washington County Public Schools (Maryland) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $93,678, materially below the Maryland average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 22,171 students.

  • 54th percentile for Maryland
  • 78th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$93,678

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,101

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

22,171 students

Salary vs State Average 92.6%

7.4% below Maryland average

Nationally, Washington County Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 78% 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.)

Washington County Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$93,678 Top 22% higher than 78% 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. This district $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 Washington County Public Schools

Washington County Public Schools is a mid-sized school district in Maryland, serving 22,171 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,101. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $93,678, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2400660 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maryland statewide average of $101,110, teacher pay in Washington County Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (9.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maryland, it pays more than 54% of them.

Washington County Public Schools reports $379.1M in total expenditure on the budget side against $390.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 37% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $87.5M, special-education teacher pay is $15.1M.

How does Washington County Public Schools compare?

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

Washington County Public Schools $93,678
Montgomery County Public Schools $113,449
Maryland avg $101,110
National avg $85,759

Washington County Public Schools pays -17.4% less than Montgomery County Public Schools · per-pupil $17,101 vs $20,473

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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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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Washington County Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$390.3M
Total Revenue
$379.1M
Total Expenditure
$139.9M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$87.5M
Regular Program
$15.1M
Special Education
$4.4M
Vocational
$20.6M
Other Programs

Other Maryland Districts

Calvert County Public Schools
$108,916
15,407 students
Cecil County Public Schools
$91,465
14,780 students
Wicomico County Public Schools
$80,832
14,664 students
Allegany County Public Schools
$93,639
8,132 students
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
$94,440
7,440 students
Worcester County Public Schools
$95,856
6,803 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Washington County Public Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Washington County Public Schools's average teacher salary at $93,678, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Washington County Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maryland average?

Washington County Public Schools pays 7.4% less than the Maryland state average of $101,110. The district's average is $93,678.

How does Washington County Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Washington County Public Schools pays 9.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $93,678.

What is the per-pupil spending in Washington County Public Schools?

Washington County Public Schools spends approximately $17,101 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Washington County Public Schools?

Washington County Public Schools has 22,171 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Washington County Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Washington County Public Schools's total expenditure of $379.1M (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. Washington County Public Schools'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.