PUSD -- Pasadena Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
PUSD manages 34 schools with over 800 educators. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data is 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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California Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of California. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $94,310 | $53,300 - $122,910 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $90,470 | $57,530 - $128,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $93,000 | $60,810 - $125,480 |
| High School Teacher | $92,960 | $60,640 - $128,680 |
| PE Teacher | $62,390 | $31,160 - $98,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in California.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $86,440 | $50,840 - $125,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of California below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $134,520 | $92,420 - $170,620 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,100 | $47,420 - $130,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, 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 PUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,908 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $17,467 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pasadena Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PUSD. 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 PUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 889 | 847 | 817 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 71 | 71 | 78 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 448 | 455 | 468 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 336 | 320 | 247 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 34 | 2 | 24 |
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 | 57 | 82 | 79 |
| Teaching Assistants | 307 | 335 | 280 |
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 PUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 637 | 637 | 637 |
| District Support Staff | 73 | 95 | 81 |
| School Administrators | 44 | 46 | 50 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 126 | 118 | 119 |
| Student Support Staff | 51 | 28 | 49 |
| Other Support Staff | 381 | 346 | 331 |
| Guidance Counselors | 25 | 26 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 16 | 17 |
PUSD Schools
We have listed the 34 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by PUSD 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:
- San Marino Unified School District (4 Schools)
- South Pasadena Unified School District (5 Schools)
- San Gabriel Unified School District (9 Schools)
- Alhambra Unified School District (18 Schools)
- Temple City Unified School District (8 Schools)
Pasadena Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Altadena
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altadena Elementary School 743 East Calaveras St Altadena CA 91001 (626) 396-5650 |
KG-5 | 12 | 283 |
| Aveson Global Leadership Academy 575 West Altadena Dr Altadena CA 91001 (626) 797-1438 |
6-12 | 13 | 373 |
| Aveson School of Leaders 1919 East Pinecrest Dr Altadena CA 91001 (626) 797-1438 |
KG-5 | 18 | 415 |
| Charles W. Eliot Middle School 2184 North Lake Ave Altadena CA 91001 (626) 396-5680 |
6-8 | 28 | 568 |
| Franklin Elementary School 527 West Ventura St Altadena CA 91001 (626) 396-5640 |
KG-5 | 13 | 315 |
| Jackson Elementary School 593 West Woodbury Rd Altadena CA 91001 (626) 396-5700 |
KG-5 | 13 | 357 |
| Pasadena Rosebud Academy 3544 North Canon Blvd Altadena CA 91001 (626) 797-7704 |
KG-6 | 8 | 141 |
| Pasadena Rosebud Academy Middle 3544 North Canon Blvd Altadena CA 91001 (626) 797-7704 |
7-8 | 2 | 13 |
Teaching in Pasadena
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair High School 1201 South Marengo Ave Pasadena CA 91106 (626) 396-5820 |
6-12 | 56 | 1,037 |
| Celerity Exa Charter 136 West Peoria St Pasadena CA 91103 (310) 486-6620 |
KG-5 | 15 | 301 |
| Cis Academy 2925 East Siera Madre Blvd Pasadena CA 91107 (626) 396-5880 |
KG-12 | 9 | 224 |
| Cleveland Elementary School 524 Palisade St Pasadena CA 91103 (626) 396-5670 |
KG-5 | 8 | 217 |
| Daniel Webster School 2101 East Washington Blvd Pasadena CA 91104 (626) 396-5740 |
KG-5 | 19 | 492 |
| Don Benito Fundamental School 3700 Denair St Pasadena CA 91107 (626) 396-5870 |
KG-5 | 24 | 629 |
| Field (eugene) Elementary School 3600 Sierra Madre Blvd Pasadena CA 91107 (626) 396-5860 |
KG-5 | 19 | 531 |
| Hamilton Elementary School 2089 Rose Villa St Pasadena CA 91107 (626) 396-5730 |
KG-5 | 23 | 569 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 1500 East Villa St Pasadena CA 91106 (626) 396-5710 |
KG-5 | 17 | 468 |
| John Muir High School 1905 North Lincoln Ave Pasadena CA 91103 (626) 396-5600 |
9-12 | 55 | 989 |
| Learning Works! School 90 North Daisy Ave Pasadena CA 91107 (626) 564-2871 |
7-12 | 12 | 332 |
| Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary School 1065 East Washington Blvd Pasadena CA 91104 (626) 396-5720 |
KG-5 | 20 | 501 |
| Madison Elementary School 515 Ashtabula St Pasadena CA 91104 (626) 396-5780 |
KG-5 | 18 | 475 |
| Marshall Fundamental School 990 North Allen Ave Pasadena CA 91104 (626) 396-5810 |
6-12 | 77 | 1,946 |
| Mckinley School 325 South Oak Knoll Ave Pasadena CA 91101 (626) 396-5630 |
KG-8 | 41 | 1,089 |
| Norma Coombs Alternative School 2600 Paloma St Pasadena CA 91107 (626) 396-5660 |
KG-5 | 17 | 429 |
| Pasadena High School 2925 East Sierra Madre Blvd Pasadena CA 91107 (626) 396-5880 |
9-12 | 79 | 1,896 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School 315 North Pasadena Ave Pasadena CA 91103 (626) 396-5770 |
KG-5 | 14 | 288 |
| Rose City High (continuation) School 351 Hudson Ave Pasadena CA 91109 (626) 396-5620 |
9-12 | 14 | 241 |
| San Rafael Elementary School 1090 Nithsdale Rd Pasadena CA 91105 (626) 396-5790 |
KG-5 | 16 | 409 |
| Washington Accelerated Elementary School 1520 North Raymond Ave Pasadena CA 91103 (626) 396-5840 |
KG-5 | 23 | 620 |
| Washington Middle School 1505 North Marengo Ave Pasadena CA 91103 (626) 396-5830 |
6-8 | 26 | 526 |
| Willard Elementary School 301 South Madre St Pasadena CA 91107 (626) 396-5690 |
KG-5 | 24 | 624 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School 300 South Madre Ave Pasadena CA 91107 (626) 396-5800 |
6-8 | 27 | 569 |
Teaching in Sierra Madre
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Madre Elementary School 141 West Highland Ave Sierra Madre CA 91024 (626) 396-5890 |
KG-8 | 26 | 702 |
| Sierra Madre Middle 160 North Canon Ave Sierra Madre CA 91024 (626) 396-5910 |
6-8 | 17 | 412 |