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Williamson County

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Williamson County pays an estimated average teacher salary of $71,986, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$71,986
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,699
Per-pupil spending
41,954
Students enrolled
88th
Pct. in TN
$71,986

Williamson County (Tennessee) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,986, meaningfully above the Tennessee average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 41,954 students.

  • 88th percentile for Tennessee
  • 45th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,986

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,699

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

41,954 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.1% above Tennessee average

Nationally, Williamson County's estimated average out-pays 45% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Williamson County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,986 Top 55% higher than 45% 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. Williamson County $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 Williamson County

Williamson County is a mid-sized school district in Tennessee, serving 41,954 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,699. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,986, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4704530 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Tennessee statewide average of $68,524, teacher pay in Williamson County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Tennessee, it pays more than 88% of them.

Williamson County reports $532.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $564.8M 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 $133.4M, special-education teacher pay is $23.4M.

How does Williamson County compare?

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

Williamson County $71,986
Shelby County $74,739
Tennessee avg $68,524
National avg $85,759

Williamson County pays -3.7% less than Shelby County · per-pupil $12,699 vs $15,292

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Tennessee 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 Williamson County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Williamson County, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$564.8M
Total Revenue
$532.8M
Total Expenditure
$187.1M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$133.4M
Regular Program
$23.4M
Special Education
$4.2M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Tennessee Districts

Loudon County
$63,848
4,790 students
Carter County
$62,399
4,766 students
Oak Ridge
$76,575
4,757 students
Cocke County
$62,462
4,333 students
Coffee County
$61,792
4,257 students
Hamilton County
$68,783
45,176 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Williamson County?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Williamson County's average teacher salary at $71,986, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Williamson County teacher pay compare to the Tennessee average?

Williamson County pays 5.1% more than the Tennessee state average of $68,524. The district's average is $71,986.

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

Williamson County pays 16.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,986.

What is the per-pupil spending in Williamson County?

Per-pupil spending in Williamson County runs approximately $12,699 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Williamson County?

Williamson County has 41,954 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Williamson County's total expenditure of $532.8M (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. Williamson 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.