Upper Merion Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Upper Merion Area School District operates 6 schools with over 300 educators. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through 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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Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. 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 | $33,120 | $23,780-$44,080 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $68,170 | $47,640 - $98,660 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,700 | $47,450 - $96,730 |
| Middle School Teacher | $71,140 | $45,720 - $101,590 |
| High School Teacher | $73,810 | $48,930 - $101,220 |
| PE Teacher | $54,970 | $21,600 - $87,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $33,120 | $23,780-$44,080 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,450 | $49,290 - $91,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,800 | $35,630-$70,190 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,130 | $74,290 - $141,770 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,080 | $40,460 - $99,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Upper Merion Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $31,832 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $18,667 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Upper Merion Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Upper Merion Area School District. 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 Upper Merion Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 268 | 273 | 277 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 132 | 136 | 138 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 120 | 121 | 123 |
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 | 44 | 44 | 51 |
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 Upper Merion Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 273 | 273 | 261 |
| District Support Staff | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| School Administrators | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Other Support Staff | 194 | 194 | 190 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Upper Merion Area School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Upper Merion Area School District operates 6 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Tredyffrin/Easttown School District (8 Schools)
- Norristown Area School District (11 Schools)
- Radnor Township School District (5 Schools)
- Methacton School District (8 Schools)
- Colonial School District (Pennsylvania) (7 Schools)
Upper Merion Area School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Bridgeport
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Elementary School 900 Bush and School Ln Bridgeport PA 19405 (610) 205-3602 |
PK-4 | 28 | 410 |
Teaching in King of Prussia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caley Elementary School 725 Caley Rd King of Prussia PA 19406 (610) 205-3652 |
KG-4 | 29 | 430 |
| Candlebrook Elementary School 310 Prince Frederick St King of Prussia PA 19406 (610) 205-3702 |
KG-4 | 26 | 415 |
| Upper Merion High School 440 Crossfield Rd King of Prussia PA 19406 (610) 205-3802 |
9-12 | 80 | 1,123 |
| Upper Merion Middle School 450 Crossfield Rd King of Prussia PA 19406 (610) 205-8802 |
5-8 | 89 | 1,209 |
Teaching in Wayne
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Elementary School 889 Croton Rd Wayne PA 19087 (610) 205-3752 |
KG-4 | 25 | 353 |