Salado ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Bell County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 65.1% white and 24.1% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
Rural-Distant
ESC Region
Waco
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The base average teaching salary was
$59,856
in 2025,
up
$14,194
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,837per year
+$18,264
since 2015
State438thof 1,081
Region14thof 71
Peers77thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,828per year
+$17,030
since 2015
State447thof 1,182
Region14thof 80
Peers90thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,406per year
+$14,312
since 2015
State561stof 1,191
Region30thof 81
Peers95thof 167
All teachers
$59,856per year
+$14,194
since 2015
State477thof 1,201
Region19thof 81
Peers93rdof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,837per year
State438thof 1,081
Region14thof 71
Peers77thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,828per year
State447thof 1,182
Region14thof 80
Peers90thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,406per year
State561stof 1,191
Region30thof 81
Peers95thof 167
All teachers
$59,856per year
State477thof 1,201
Region19thof 81
Peers93rdof 167
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.