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School district · Maine · LEAID 2313980

Wiscasset Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $70,479, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Wiscasset Public Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$70,479
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,175
Per-pupil spending
440
Students enrolled
35th
Pct. in ME
$70,479

Wiscasset Public Schools (Maine) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $70,479, materially below the Maine average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 440 students.

  • 35th percentile for Maine
  • 41st percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +0.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,479

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,175

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

440 students

Salary vs State Average 91.7%

8.3% below Maine average

Nationally, Wiscasset Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 41% 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.)

Wiscasset Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,479 Top 59% higher than 41% 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. Wiscasset Public Schools $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 Wiscasset Public Schools

  • This district's small enrollment (440 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Wiscasset Public Schools

Wiscasset Public Schools is a small school district in Maine, serving 440 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,175. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $70,479, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2313980 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Maine statewide average of $76,891, teacher pay in Wiscasset Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 8.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Maine, it pays more than 35% of them.

Wiscasset Public Schools's budget totals $10.2M in expenditure against $10.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 34% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Wiscasset Public Schools compare?

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

Wiscasset Public Schools $70,479
Portland Public Schools $90,149
Maine avg $76,891
National avg $85,759

Wiscasset Public Schools pays -21.8% less than Portland Public Schools · per-pupil $23,175 vs $21,987

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$10.6M
Total Revenue
$10.2M
Total Expenditure
$3.5M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.1M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Maine Districts

Blue Hill Public Schools
$56,126
244 students
East Millinocket Public Schools
$67,355
242 students
RSU 33/MSAD 33
$57,542
237 students
Acton Public Schools
$69,708
230 students
Easton Public Schools
$72,878
227 students
Jefferson Public Schools
$61,421
218 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Wiscasset Public Schools?

Wiscasset Public Schools's average teacher salary is $70,479, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Wiscasset Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Maine average?

Wiscasset Public Schools pays 8.3% less than the Maine state average of $76,891. The district's average is $70,479.

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

Wiscasset Public Schools pays 17.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $70,479.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wiscasset Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Wiscasset Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $23,175 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Wiscasset Public Schools?

Wiscasset Public Schools has 440 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Wiscasset Public Schools's total expenditure of $10.2M (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. Wiscasset 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.