Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
PSJA ISD has more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries at PSJA ISD. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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PSJA ISD Teacher Salary Details
This table displays salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission 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 Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $44,960 | $22,470-$62,590 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $56,440 | $45,280 - $66,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,030 | $47,430 - $79,060 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,860 | $48,140 - $65,540 |
| High School Teacher | $59,640 | $47,000 - $83,630 |
| PE Teacher | $51,580 | $18,150 - $100,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers who work for PSJA ISD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,610 | $49,950 - $66,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $42,390 | $29,540-$59,370 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,870 | $63,240 - $103,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,890 | $38,220 - $83,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 PSJA ISD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,205 | $7,929 |
| Administrators | $7,347 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by PSJA ISD. 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 PSJA ISD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 2,047 | 2,017 | 2,048 |
| Preschool Teachers | 129 | 127 | 136 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 116 | 116 | 119 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 853 | 808 | 814 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 816 | 822 | 856 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 133 | 145 | 124 |
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 | 28 | 19 | 16 |
| Teaching Assistants | 465 | 408 | 401 |
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 PSJA ISD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,709 | 1,709 | 1,615 |
| District Administrators | 33 | 37 | 39 |
| District Support Staff | 131 | 141 | 139 |
| School Administrators | 132 | 148 | 157 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 151 | 150 | 158 |
| Student Support Staff | 167 | 204 | 194 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,028 | 1,029 | 929 |
| Librarians | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 27 | 24 |
| Guidance Counselors | 79 | 86 | 90 |
| Other School Counselors | 79 | 86 | 90 |
PSJA ISD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, PSJA ISD operates 49 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
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- Valley View Independent School Distric (11 Schools)
- Sharyland Independent School District (17 Schools)
- Donna Independent School District (25 Schools)
- Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (45 Schools)
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Alamo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Middle School 1819 West Hwy 83 Alamo TX 78516 (956) 354-2550 |
6-8 | 53 | 716 |
| Audie Murphy Middle 924 West Sioux Rd Alamo TX 78516 (956) 354-2530 |
6-8 | 60 | 989 |
| Bowie Elementary School 811 Bowie St Alamo TX 78516 (956) 354-2680 |
PK-5 | 36 | 647 |
| Gus Guerra Elementary School 807 Fm495 Alamo TX 78516 (956) 354-2810 |
PK-5 | 38 | 587 |
| Marcia R Garza 810 East El Gato Alamo TX 78516 (956) 354-2780 |
PK-5 | 33 | 573 |
| North Alamo Elementary School 733 North Alamo Rd Alamo TX 78516 (956) 354-2840 |
PK-5 | 40 | 675 |
| Psja Memorial High School 800 South Alamo Rd Alamo TX 78516 (956) 354-2420 |
9-12 | 138 | 1,902 |
| Zeferino Farias Elementary School 1100 West Acacia St Alamo TX 78516 (956) 354-2760 |
PK-5 | 27 | 457 |
Teaching in Pharr
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner Elementary School 1001 North Fir St Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2690 |
PK-5 | 25 | 384 |
| Buell Central Daep 218 East Juarez Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2500 |
6-12 | 14 | 97 |
| Cesar Chavez School 401 East Thomas Rd Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2720 |
PK-5 | 44 | 701 |
| College Career & Technology Academy 1100 East Business Hwy 83 Pharr TX 78577 (956) 784-8515 |
12-12 | 11 | 157 |
| Daniel Ramirez Elementary School 1920 North Hibiscus Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2880 |
PK-5 | 33 | 582 |
| Dr William Long Elementary School 3700 North Raiders Dr Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2750 |
PK-5 | 50 | 882 |
| Ford Elementary School 1110 East Polk St Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2770 |
PK-5 | 31 | 518 |
| Geraldine Palmer Elementary School 703 East Sam Houston Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2860 |
PK-5 | 31 | 497 |
| Graciela Garcia Elementary School 1002 West Juan Balli Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2790 |
PK-5 | 41 | 721 |
| Jaime Escalante Middle 6123 South Cage Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2670 |
6-8 | 47 | 635 |
| Liberty Middle School 1212 South Fir St Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2610 |
6-8 | 60 | 987 |
| Lyndon B Johnson Junior High School 500 East Sioux Rd Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2590 |
6-8 | 61 | 945 |
| Napper Elementary School 903 North Flag St Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2830 |
PK-5 | 24 | 308 |
| New Elementary School 615 West El Dora Rd Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2710 |
PK-5 | 38 | 647 |
| New High School 300 East Rancho Blanco Rd Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2480 |
9-12 | 118 | 1,743 |
| New Middle School 600 West Hall Acres Rd Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2650 |
6-8 | 52 | 767 |
| Pharr Elementary School 500 East Sam Houston St Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2870 |
PK-5 | 43 | 770 |
| Psja Early Start School 601 East Kelly Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2801 |
PK-PK | 21 | 660 |
| Psja North High School 500 East Nolana Loop Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2360 |
9-12 | 150 | 2,067 |
| Raul Longoria Elementary School 400 East Rendon Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2820 |
PK-5 | 31 | 529 |
| South Pharr Elementary School 1000 West Dicker Rd Pharr TX 78577 (956) 784-8500 |
PK-5 | 41 | 683 |
| T-Stem Early College High School 714 East Business Hwy 83 Pharr TX 78577 (956) 784-8525 |
9-12 | 28 | 455 |
| Whitney Elementary School 901 West Kelly St Pharr TX 78577 (956) 354-2920 |
PK-5 | 47 | 781 |
Teaching in San Juan
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Junior High School 804 South Stewart Rd San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2570 |
6-8 | 52 | 672 |
| Buell Central High School 715 South Standard St San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2520 |
9-12 | 18 | 196 |
| Carman Elementary School 100 West Ridge Rd San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2700 |
PK-5 | 38 | 690 |
| Clover Elementary School 800 East Carrol St San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2730 |
PK-5 | 37 | 600 |
| Doedyns Elementary School 1401 North Raul Longoria Rd San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2740 |
PK-5 | 46 | 775 |
| Garza-Pena Elementary School 230 East Sgt L Trevino St San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2800 |
PK-5 | 34 | 526 |
| New Elementary School 901 East El Dora Rd San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2900 |
PK-5 | 37 | 673 |
| North San Juan Elementary School 2900 North R Longoria San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2850 |
PK-5 | 43 | 760 |
| Psja High School 805 West Ridge Rd San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2300 |
9-12 | 124 | 1,687 |
| Reed - Mock Elementary School 400 East Eldora Rd San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2890 |
PK-5 | 36 | 591 |
| San Juan Middle School 1229 South I Rd San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2630 |
6-8 | 55 | 890 |
| Sorensen Elementary School 701 East Sam Houston San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2910 |
PK-5 | 42 | 741 |
| Teenage Parent Program School 1229 South Veterans Blvd San Juan TX 78589 (956) 354-2510 |
8-12 | 12 | 127 |