Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
MPUSD has an estimated nine thousand students and 500 educators. The MPUSD district's salary figures displayed in the tables below are taken from several government sources as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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MPUSD Teacher Salary Details
This table displays salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Salinas region. 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 Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $104,780 | $54,510 - $176,260 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $89,710 | $49,760 - $149,610 |
| Middle School Teacher | $93,480 | $58,280 - $157,190 |
| High School Teacher | $90,140 | $61,020 - $126,320 |
| PE Teacher | $60,300 | $33,590 - $103,750 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Salinas, 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 MPUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $93,920 | $57,790 - $138,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Salinas, 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 Salinas area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $138,870 | $101,200 - $173,850 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $84,150 | $48,320 - $126,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Salinas, 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 MPUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,458 | $23,829 |
| Administrators | $28,343 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by MPUSD. 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 MPUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 518 | 531 | 553 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 48 | 43 | 49 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 258 | 268 | 299 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 205 | 217 | 167 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 8 | 3 | 39 |
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 | 56 | 29 | 41 |
| Teaching Assistants | 156 | 114 | 113 |
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 MPUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 412 | 412 | 355 |
| District Support Staff | 7 | 18 | 61 |
| School Administrators | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 41 | 54 | 56 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 20 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 324 | 288 | 191 |
| Guidance Counselors | 14 | 13 | 11 |
MPUSD Schools
We have listed the 23 schools and their contact information, which is managed by MPUSD 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:
- Pacific Grove Unified School District (5 Schools)
- Carmel Unified School District (7 Schools)
- Washington Union Elementary School District (4 Schools)
- Salinas Union High School District (11 Schools)
- Salinas City Elementary School District (13 Schools)
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Marina
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ione Olson Elementary School 261 Beach Rd Marina CA 93933 (831) 384-6688 |
KG-5 | 19 | 433 |
| J. C. Crumpton Elementary School 460 Carmel Ave Marina CA 93933 (831) 392-3520 |
KG-5 | 16 | 358 |
| Learning for Life Charter School 330 Reservation Rd Marina CA 93933 (831) 582-9820 |
7-12 | 3 | 66 |
| Los Arboles Middle School 294 Hillcrest Ave Marina CA 93933 (831) 384-3550 |
6-8 | 33 | 621 |
| Marina High School 298 Patton Parkway Marina CA 93933 (831) 583-2060 |
9-12 | 32 | 576 |
| Marina Vista Elementary School 390 Carmel Ave Marina CA 93933 (831) 384-2384 |
KG-5 | 19 | 412 |
Teaching in Monterey
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Elementary School 1700 Via Casoli Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-1744 |
KG-5 | 16 | 411 |
| La Mesa Elementary School 1 La Mesa Way Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-1872 |
KG-5 | 19 | 428 |
| Monte Vista 251 Soledad Dr Monterey CA 93940 (831) 392-3890 |
KG-5 | 15 | 363 |
| Monterey High School 101 Herrmann Dr Monterey CA 93940 (831) 392-3801 |
9-12 | 62 | 1,240 |
| Walter Colton School 100 Toda Vista Dr Monterey CA 93940 (831) 649-1951 |
6-8 | 35 | 737 |
Teaching in Seaside
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast High School 200 Coe Ave Seaside CA 93955 (831) 392-3560 |
9-12 | 15 | 117 |
| Del Rey Woods Elementary School 1281 Plumas Ave Seaside CA 93955 (831) 392-3907 |
KG-5 | 20 | 453 |
| George C. Marshall Elementary School 300 Normandy Rd Seaside CA 93955 (831) 899-7052 |
KG-5 | 34 | 804 |
| Highland Elementary School 1650 Sonoma Ave Seaside CA 93955 (831) 583-2024 |
KG-5 | 21 | 411 |
| International School of Monterey 1720 Yosemite St Seaside CA 93955 (831) 583-2165 |
KG-8 | 24 | 424 |
| Martin Luther King School 1713 Brd.way Seaside CA 93955 (831) 392-3970 |
KG-5 | 21 | 486 |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day 200 Coe Ave Seaside CA 93955 (831) 392-3822 |
9-12 | 1 | 12 |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day 200 Coe Ave Seaside CA 93955 (831) 392-3822 |
6-8 | 1 | 4 |
| Ord Terrace Elementary School 1755 La Salle Ave Seaside CA 93955 (831) 392-3922 |
KG-5 | 22 | 540 |
| Roger S. Fitch Middle School 999 Coe Ave Seaside CA 93955 (831) 899-7080 |
6-8 | 39 | 793 |
| Seaside High School 2200 Noche Buena St Seaside CA 93955 (831) 392-3530 |
9-12 | 54 | 1,078 |