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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2512270

Wellesley

Wellesley's estimated average teacher salary is $130,837; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$130,837
Est. avg teacher salary
$31,921
Per-pupil spending
4,290
Students enrolled
98th
Pct. in MA
$130,837

Wellesley (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $130,837, meaningfully above the Massachusetts average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,290 students.

  • 98th percentile for Massachusetts
  • 96th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$130,837

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$31,921

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,290 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

24.2% above Massachusetts average

Nationally, Wellesley's estimated average out-pays 96% 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.)

Wellesley's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$130,837 Top 4% higher than 96% 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. Wellesley $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 stands out about Wellesley

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 96% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $31,921 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Wellesley

Wellesley is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Massachusetts, serving 4,290 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $31,921. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $130,837, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2512270 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in Wellesley runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 24.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (52.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 98% of them.

On the budget side, Wellesley reports $136.9M in total expenditure against $134.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 37% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $35.3M, special-education teacher pay is $6.8M.

How does Wellesley compare?

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

Wellesley $130,837
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

Wellesley pays -7.1% less than Boston · per-pupil $31,921 vs $47,393

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 Wellesley, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$134.2M
Total Revenue
$136.9M
Total Expenditure
$51.0M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$35.3M
Regular Program
$6.8M
Special Education

Other Massachusetts Districts

Westborough
$96,928
3,856 students
West Springfield
$88,468
3,851 students
Billerica
$120,817
4,734 students
Reading
$95,736
3,846 students
Barnstable
$108,435
4,751 students
Marshfield
$83,656
3,822 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Wellesley?

Wellesley's average teacher salary is $130,837, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Wellesley teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

Wellesley pays 24.2% more than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $130,837.

How does Wellesley teacher pay compare to the national average?

Wellesley pays 52.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $130,837.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wellesley?

Per-pupil spending in Wellesley runs approximately $31,921 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Wellesley?

Wellesley has 4,290 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Wellesley's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Wellesley's total expenditure of $136.9M (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. Wellesley'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.