FCPS -- Frederick County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
FCPS has an estimated 40,000 students and three thousand educators. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Maryland, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Maryland Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Maryland. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $41,810 | $28,190-$73,020 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,750 | $43,410 - $100,010 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $70,660 | $48,600 - $99,160 |
| Middle School Teacher | $70,950 | $48,430 - $100,630 |
| High School Teacher | $73,730 | $49,230 - $102,030 |
| PE Teacher | $62,060 | $27,530 - $106,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Maryland, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details salary ranges for special education teachers in Maryland.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,650 | $46,330 - $102,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Maryland, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Maryland below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,360 | $34,960-$82,400 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $123,660 | $82,590 - $160,500 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $71,240 | $46,410 - $103,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Maryland, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by FCPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $31,967 | $29,430 |
| Administrators | $23,659 | $26,436 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Frederick County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by FCPS. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by FCPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,747 | 2,651 | 2,648 |
| Preschool Teachers | 33 | 39 | 42 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 140 | 140 | 188 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,460 | 1,410 | 1,366 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,114 | 1,063 | 1,053 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 59 | 54 | 59 |
| Teaching Assistants | 765 | 717 | 778 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for FCPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,831 | 1,831 | 1,832 |
| District Administrators | 123 | 136 | 144 |
| District Support Staff | 107 | 109 | 103 |
| School Administrators | 151 | 149 | 153 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 281 | 275 | 283 |
| Student Support Staff | 127 | 121 | 124 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,036 | 1,042 | 1,025 |
| Librarians | 58 | 59 | 56 |
| Guidance Counselors | 106 | 105 | 114 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 52 | 51 | 56 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 54 | 55 | 58 |
FCPS Schools
We have listed the 67 schools and their contact information, which is managed by FCPS in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Washington County Public Schools (46 Schools)
- Carroll County Public Schools (47 Schools)
- Montgomery County Public Schools (207 Schools)
- Howard County Public School System (75 Schools)
- Baltimore County Public Schools (174 Schools)
Frederick County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Adamstown (1)
- Brunswick (3)
- Emmitsburg (1)
- Frederick (28)
- Ijamsville (6)
- Jefferson (1)
- Keymar (1)
- Middletown (4)
- Monrovia (2)
- Mt Airy (1)
- Myersville (2)
- New Market (3)
- Sabillasville (1)
- Thurmont (5)
- Walkersville (4)
Teaching in Adamstown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Manor Elementary School 5624 Adamstown Rd Adamstown MD 21710 (240) 236-3800 |
PK-5 | 39 | 546 |
Teaching in Brunswick
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Elementary School 400 Central Ave Brunswick MD 21716 (240) 236-2900 |
PK-5 | 40 | 625 |
| Brunswick High School 101 Cummings Dr Brunswick MD 21716 (240) 236-8600 |
9-12 | 41 | 686 |
| Brunswick Middle School 301 Cummings Dr Brunswick MD 21716 (240) 236-5400 |
6-8 | 36 | 569 |
Teaching in Emmitsburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmitsburg Elementary School 300 South Seton Ave Emmitsburg MD 21727 (240) 236-1750 |
PK-5 | 20 | 307 |
Teaching in Frederick
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballenger Creek Elementary School 5250 Kingsbrook Dr Frederick MD 21703 (240) 236-2500 |
PK-5 | 44 | 661 |
| Ballenger Creek Middle School 5525 Ballenger Creek Pk Frederick MD 21703 (240) 236-5700 |
6-9 | 45 | 706 |
| Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School 7215 Corporate Court Frederick MD 21703 (301) 663-7970 |
PK-4 | 9 | 186 |
| Centerville Elementary School 3601 Carriage Hill Dr Frederick MD 21704 (240) 566-0100 |
PK-5 | 56 | 949 |
| Crestwood Middle School 7100 Foxcroft Dr Frederick MD 21703 (240) 566-9000 |
6-8 | 36 | 553 |
| Frederick Classical Charter School 8445 Spires Way Frederick MD 21701 (240) 236-1200 |
KG-6 | 18 | 275 |
| Frederick High School 650 Carroll Pky Frederick MD 21701 (240) 236-7000 |
9-12 | 86 | 1,282 |
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High School 1501 North Market St Frederick MD 21701 (240) 236-8200 |
9-12 | 89 | 1,489 |
| Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School 1799 Schifferstadt Blvd Frederick MD 21701 (240) 236-4900 |
6-8 | 40 | 527 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School 1285 Hillcrest Dr Frederick MD 21703 (240) 236-3200 |
PK-5 | 76 | 956 |
| Liberty Elementary School 11820 Liberty Rd Frederick MD 21701 (240) 236-1800 |
KG-5 | 20 | 291 |
| Linganore High School 12013 Old Annapolis Rd Frederick MD 21701 (240) 566-9700 |
9-12 | 76 | 1,490 |
| Monocacy Elementary School 7421 Hayward Rd Frederick MD 21702 (240) 236-1400 |
PK-5 | 48 | 596 |
| Monocacy Middle School 8009 Opossumtown Pk Frederick MD 21702 (240) 236-4700 |
6-8 | 52 | 784 |
| Monocacy Valley Montessori School 217 Dill Ave Frederick MD 21701 (301) 668-5013 |
PK-8 | 16 | 299 |
| North Frederick Elementary School 1001 Motter Ave Frederick MD 21701 (240) 236-2000 |
PK-5 | 47 | 604 |
| Orchard Grove Elementary School 5898 Hannover Dr Frederick MD 21703 (240) 236-2400 |
PK-5 | 40 | 617 |
| Parkway Elementary School 300 Carroll Pky Frederick MD 21701 (240) 236-2600 |
KG-5 | 20 | 230 |
| Rock Creek School 191 Waverley Dr Frederick MD 21702 (240) 236-8700 |
PK-12 | 21 | 105 |
| South Frederick Elementary School 200 Madison St Frederick MD 21701 (240) 236-2650 |
PK-5 | 41 | 531 |
| Spring Ridge Elementary School 9051 Ridgefield Dr Frederick MD 21701 (240) 236-1600 |
PK-5 | 33 | 488 |
| Tuscarora Elementary School 6321 Lambert Dr Frederick MD 21703 (240) 566-0000 |
KG-5 | 52 | 794 |
| Tuscarora High School 5312 Ballenger Creek Pk Frederick MD 21703 (240) 236-6400 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,490 |
| Urbana Elementary School 3554 Urbana Pk Frederick MD 21704 (240) 236-2200 |
PK-5 | 44 | 730 |
| Waverley Elementary School 201 Waverley Dr Frederick MD 21702 (240) 236-3900 |
PK-5 | 43 | 570 |
| West Frederick Middle School 515 West Patrick St Frederick MD 21701 (240) 236-4000 |
6-8 | 58 | 845 |
| Whittier Elementary School 2400 Whittier Dr Frederick MD 21702 (240) 236-3100 |
PK-5 | 51 | 797 |
| Yellow Springs Elementary School 8717 Yellow Springs Rd Frederick MD 21702 (240) 236-1700 |
KG-5 | 30 | 486 |
Teaching in Ijamsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Elementary School 9850 Old National Pk Ijamsville MD 21754 (240) 236-3300 |
PK-5 | 39 | 617 |
| Oakdale High School 5850 Eaglehead Dr Ijamsville MD 21754 (240) 566-9400 |
9-12 | 69 | 1,205 |
| Oakdale Middle School 9840 Old National Pk Ijamsville MD 21754 (240) 236-5500 |
6-8 | 37 | 627 |
| Urbana High School 3471 Campus Dr Ijamsville MD 21754 (240) 236-7600 |
9-12 | 79 | 1,527 |
| Urbana Middle School 3511 Pontius Ct Ijamsville MD 21754 (240) 566-9200 |
6-8 | 45 | 768 |
| Windsor Knolls Middle School 11150 Windsor Rd Ijamsville MD 21754 (240) 236-5000 |
6-8 | 47 | 823 |
Teaching in Jefferson
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School 3519 Jefferson Pk Jefferson MD 21755 (240) 236-3000 |
PK-5 | 28 | 402 |
Teaching in Keymar
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Midway / Woodsboro Elementary School 12226 Woodsboro Pk Keymar MD 21757 (240) 236-1500 |
PK-5 | 22 | 335 |
Teaching in Middletown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Elementary School 201 East Green St Middletown MD 21769 (240) 236-1100 |
3-5 | 32 | 459 |
| Middletown High School 200 Schoolhouse Dr Middletown MD 21769 (240) 236-7400 |
9-12 | 63 | 1,144 |
| Middletown Middle School 100 Martha Mason St Middletown MD 21769 (240) 236-4200 |
6-8 | 47 | 808 |
| Middletown Primary School 403 Franklin St Middletown MD 21769 (240) 566-0200 |
PK-2 | 28 | 396 |
Teaching in Monrovia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Valley Elementary School 11501 Fingerboard Rd Monrovia MD 21770 (240) 236-3400 |
KG-5 | 27 | 385 |
| Kemptown Elementary School 3456 Kemptown Church Rd Monrovia MD 21770 (240) 236-3500 |
KG-5 | 24 | 382 |
Teaching in Mt Airy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Ridge Elementary School 1106 Leafy Hollow Circle Mt Airy MD 21771 (240) 236-2300 |
PK-5 | 34 | 513 |
Teaching in Myersville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myersville Elementary School 429 Main St Myersville MD 21773 (240) 236-1900 |
KG-5 | 23 | 355 |
| Wolfsville Elementary School 12520 Wolfsville Rd Myersville MD 21773 (240) 236-2250 |
PK-5 | 12 | 180 |
Teaching in New Market
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Crossing Elementary School 10601 Finn Dr New Market MD 21774 (240) 236-5900 |
PK-5 | 41 | 686 |
| New Market Elementary School 93 West Main St New Market MD 21774 (240) 236-1300 |
PK-5 | 45 | 733 |
| New Market Middle School 125 West Main St New Market MD 21774 (240) 236-4600 |
6-8 | 33 | 461 |
Teaching in Sabillasville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabillasville Elementary School 16210b Sabillasville Rd Sabillasville MD 21780 (240) 236-6000 |
KG-5 | 11 | 115 |
Teaching in Thurmont
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catoctin High School 14745 Sabillasville Rd Thurmont MD 21788 (240) 236-8100 |
9-12 | 53 | 977 |
| Lewistown Elementary School 11119 Hessong Bridge Rd Thurmont MD 21788 (240) 236-3750 |
KG-5 | 21 | 166 |
| Thurmont Elementary School 805 East Main St Thurmont MD 21788 (240) 236-0900 |
3-5 | 22 | 322 |
| Thurmont Middle School 408 East Main St Thurmont MD 21788 (240) 236-5100 |
6-8 | 42 | 618 |
| Thurmont Primary School 7989 Rocky Ridge Rd Thurmont MD 21788 (240) 236-2800 |
PK-2 | 23 | 374 |
Teaching in Walkersville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Elementary School 9525 Glade Rd Walkersville MD 21793 (240) 236-2100 |
PK-5 | 39 | 617 |
| Walkersville Elementary School 83 West Frederick St Walkersville MD 21793 (240) 236-1000 |
PK-5 | 45 | 688 |
| Walkersville High School 81 West Frederick St Walkersville MD 21793 (240) 236-7200 |
9-12 | 65 | 1,106 |
| Walkersville Middle School 55 West Frederick St Walkersville MD 21793 (240) 236-4400 |
6-8 | 46 | 795 |