St. Mary’s County Public School System
Teacher Salary and Benefits
SMCPS manages 27 schools with just over 1,000 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Maryland, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple 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 displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced 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 displays average 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
See average salary details on school administrators, 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 SMCPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $30,101 | $29,458 |
| Administrators | $26,623 | $26,436 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
St. Mary’s County Public School System Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SMCPS. 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 SMCPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,038 | 1,071 | 1,067 |
| Preschool Teachers | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 65 | 68 | 68 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 539 | 575 | 578 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 416 | 410 | 403 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 257 | 249 | 257 |
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 SMCPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 659 | 659 | 660 |
| District Administrators | 62 | 60 | 63 |
| District Support Staff | 58 | 61 | 58 |
| School Administrators | 71 | 73 | 72 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 78 | 81 | 82 |
| Student Support Staff | 89 | 87 | 91 |
| Other Support Staff | 289 | 297 | 294 |
| Librarians | 26 | 27 | 25 |
| Guidance Counselors | 43 | 43 | 44 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 20 | 19 |
SMCPS Schools
We have listed the 27 schools and their contact information, which is operated by SMCPS in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Calvert County Public Schools (26 Schools)
- Charles County Public Schools (37 Schools)
- Dorchester County School District (13 Schools)
- Prince George's County Public Schools System (209 Schools)
- Talbot County Public Schools (8 Schools)
St. Mary’s County Public School System Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- California (1)
- Chaptico (1)
- Great Mills (3)
- Helen (1)
- Hollywood (1)
- Leonardtown (3)
- Lexington Park (6)
- Loveville (1)
- Mechanicsville (4)
- Morganza (1)
- Park Hall (1)
- Ridge (1)
- Tall Timbers (1)
Teaching in California
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School 43765 Wildewood Parkway California MD 20619 (301) 863-4060 |
PK-5 | 41 | 744 |
Teaching in Chaptico
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynard Elementary School 23510 Bushwood Rd Chaptico MD 20621 (301) 769-4804 |
PK-5 | 26 | 485 |
Teaching in Great Mills
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Elementary School 46155 Carver School Blvd Great Mills MD 20634 (301) 863-4076 |
PK-5 | 39 | 617 |
| Great Mills High School 21130 Great Mills Rd Great Mills MD 20634 (301) 863-4001 |
9-12 | 89 | 1,595 |
| Greenview Knolls Elementary School 45711 Military Ln Great Mills MD 20634 (301) 863-4095 |
PK-5 | 25 | 434 |
Teaching in Helen
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Brent Middle School 29675 Point Lookout Rd Helen MD 20635 (301) 884-4635 |
6-8 | 59 | 964 |
Teaching in Hollywood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Elementary School 44345 Joy Chapel Rd Hollywood MD 20636 (301) 373-4350 |
PK-5 | 29 | 582 |
Teaching in Leonardtown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown Elementary School 22885 Duke St Leonardtown MD 20650 (301) 475-0250 |
PK-5 | 43 | 767 |
| Leonardtown High School 23995 Point Lookout Rd Leonardtown MD 20650 (301) 475-0200 |
9-12 | 90 | 1,863 |
| Leonardtown Middle School 24015 Point Lookout Rd Leonardtown MD 20650 (301) 475-0230 |
6-8 | 58 | 934 |
Teaching in Lexington Park
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Charter School 20945 Great Mills Rd Lexington Park MD 20653 (301) 863-9585 |
KG-8 | 26 | 354 |
| Esperanza Middle School 22790 Maple Rd Lexington Park MD 20653 (301) 863-4016 |
6-8 | 52 | 820 |
| Green Holly Elementary School 46060 Millstone Landing Rd Lexington Park MD 20653 (301) 863-4064 |
PK-5 | 42 | 550 |
| Lexington Park Elementary School 46763 Shangri La Dr Lexington Park MD 20653 (301) 863-4085 |
PK-5 | 31 | 546 |
| Spring Ridge Middle School 19856 Three Notch Rd Lexington Park MD 20653 (301) 863-4031 |
6-8 | 61 | 963 |
| Town Creek Elementary School 45805 Dent Dr Lexington Park MD 20653 (301) 863-4044 |
KG-5 | 16 | 244 |
Teaching in Loveville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Banneker Elementary School 27180 Point Lookout Rd Loveville MD 20656 (301) 475-0260 |
PK-5 | 48 | 741 |
Teaching in Mechanicsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School 37840 New Market Turner Rd Mechanicsville MD 20659 (301) 472-4500 |
PK-5 | 33 | 644 |
| Mechanicsville Elementary School 28585 Three Notch Rd Mechanicsville MD 20659 (301) 472-4800 |
PK-5 | 19 | 371 |
| Oakville Elementary School 26410 Three Notch Rd Mechanicsville MD 20659 (301) 373-4365 |
PK-5 | 17 | 318 |
| White Marsh Elementary School 29090 Thompson Corner Rd Mechanicsville MD 20659 (301) 472-4600 |
KG-5 | 15 | 236 |
Teaching in Morganza
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopticon High School 25390 Colton Point Rd Morganza MD 20660 (301) 475-0215 |
9-12 | 76 | 1,617 |
Teaching in Park Hall
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hall Elementary School 20343 Hermanville Rd Park Hall MD 20667 (301) 863-4054 |
PK-5 | 40 | 648 |
Teaching in Ridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Elementary School 49430 Airedale Rd Ridge MD 20680 (301) 872-0200 |
PK-5 | 17 | 286 |
Teaching in Tall Timbers
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piney Point Elementary School 44550 Tall Timbers Rd Tall Timbers MD 20690 (301) 994-2205 |
PK-5 | 29 | 518 |