CDSD -- Central Dauphin School District

Teacher Salary and Benefits

Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) operates 19 schools with more than 700 teachers and support staff. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD). The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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CDSD Teacher Salary Details

This table details salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Harrisburg-Carlisle and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Kindergarten Teacher$62,950$46,590 - $78,020
Elementary School Teacher$65,350$45,980 - $79,100
Middle School Teacher$70,520$50,050 - $95,750
High School Teacher$69,400$50,260 - $89,900
PE Teacher$48,290$20,590 - $83,340

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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 lists salary ranges for special education teachers that work for CDSD and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$64,490$48,560 - $80,480

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054

School Administrators and Staff Salary

Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Harrisburg-Carlisle area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$102,870$76,040 - $129,810
Guidance & School Counselors$63,770$43,570 - $81,290

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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 Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictPennsylvania
Teachers & Aides$24,337$21,769
Administrators$21,953$16,329

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Central Dauphin School District Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Central Dauphin School District (CDSD). 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 Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers791739758
Kindergarten Teachers202019
Elementary School Teachers357342360
Middle & High School Teachers394354354
Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels212425

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.

 201220132014
Teaching Assistants127127122

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 Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff305305205
District Support Staff252522
School Administrators383940
School Administrative Support Staff505045
Other Support Staff14914994
Librarians161615
Guidance Counselors262626
Elementary School Guidance Counselors111212
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors151515

Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) Schools

According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) manages 19 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.

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Teaching in Dauphin

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Middle Paxton Elementary School
931 Peters Mountain Rd
Dauphin PA 17018
(717) 921-8951
KG-5 21 312

Teaching in Harrisburg

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Central Dauphin East High School
626 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
9-12 104 1,364
Central Dauphin East Middle School
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg PA 17109
(717) 545-4703
6-8 49 651
Central Dauphin High School
437 Piketown Rd
Harrisburg PA 17112
(717) 703-5360
9-12 114 1,708
Central Dauphin Middle School
4600 Locust Ln
Harrisburg PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
6-8 48 711
Chamber Hill Elementary School
6450 Chambers Hill Rd
Harrisburg PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
KG-5 16 215
Lawnton Elementary School
4400 Franklin St
Harrisburg PA 17111
(717) 558-9430
KG-5 19 226
Linglestown Elementary School
1044 North Mountain Rd
Harrisburg PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
KG-5 24 372
Linglestown Middle School
1200 North Mountain Rd
Harrisburg PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
6-8 45 663
Mountain View Elementary School
400 Gibbel Rd
Harrisburg PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
KG-5 25 377
North Side Elementary School
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
KG-5 37 548
Paxtang Elementary School
3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
KG-5 17 230
Paxtonia Elementary School
6135 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
KG-5 39 635
Phillips Elementary School
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
KG-5 24 366
Rutherford Elementary School
6500 Clearfield St
Harrisburg PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
KG-5 27 433
South Side Elementary School
4525 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
KG-5 37 583
West Hanover Elementary School
7740 Manor Dr
Harrisburg PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
KG-5 26 472

Teaching in Steelton

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Swatara Middle School
1101 Highland St
Steelton PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
6-8 43 566
Tri-Community Elementary School
255 Cypress St
Steelton PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
KG-5 31 405