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Wausau School District

Wausau School District's estimated average teacher salary is $75,241; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$75,241
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,097
Per-pupil spending
7,989
Students enrolled
83rd
Pct. in WI
$75,241

Wausau School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,241, meaningfully above the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 7,989 students.

  • 83rd percentile for Wisconsin
  • 53rd percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,241

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,097

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

7,989 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.5% above Wisconsin average

Nationally, Wausau School District's estimated average out-pays 53% 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.)

Wausau School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,241 Top 47% higher than 53% 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. Wausau School District $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 Wausau School District

Wausau School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Wisconsin, serving 7,989 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,097. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,241, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5515900 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in Wausau School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 83% of them.

Wausau School District's budget totals $128.6M in expenditure against $144.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 35% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $32.3M, special-education teacher pay is $9.6M.

How does Wausau School District compare?

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

Wausau School District $75,241
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

Wausau School District pays +5.3% more than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $16,097 vs $20,171

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$144.2M
Total Revenue
$128.6M
Total Expenditure
$45.2M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$32.3M
Regular Program
$9.6M
Special Education
$1.7M
Vocational
$1.5M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Neenah Joint School District
$74,731
6,526 students
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
$78,062
6,522 students
Janesville School District
$66,723
9,552 students
Sheboygan Area School District
$72,287
9,583 students
La Crosse School District
$68,979
6,139 students
D C Everest Area School District
$75,184
6,018 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Wausau School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Wausau School District's average teacher salary at $75,241, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Wausau School District teacher pay compare to the Wisconsin average?

Wausau School District pays 5.5% more than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $75,241.

How does Wausau School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Wausau School District pays 12.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,241.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wausau School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Wausau School District's per-student spending at approximately $16,097 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Wausau School District?

Wausau School District has 7,989 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Wausau School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Wausau School District's total expenditure of $128.6M (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. Wausau School District'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.