PUSD -- Porterville Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 500 teachers are employed at PUSD. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries at PUSD. The data has been taken 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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PUSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Visalia-Porterville 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $95,950 | $50,230 - $176,670 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $88,450 | $59,460 - $131,100 |
| Middle School Teacher | $93,690 | $59,880 - $158,270 |
| High School Teacher | $80,960 | $56,040 - $104,960 |
| PE Teacher | $51,930 | $30,010 - $90,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Visalia-Porterville, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers that work for PUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $96,950 | $49,400 - $173,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Visalia-Porterville, 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 Visalia-Porterville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $133,740 | $98,610 - $168,900 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $84,310 | $35,150 - $130,410 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Visalia-Porterville, 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 | $35,421 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $15,950 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Porterville 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 | 549 | 525 | 529 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 38 | 34 | 34 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 263 | 241 | 248 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 242 | 251 | 247 |
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 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Teaching Assistants | 82 | 77 | 82 |
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 | 427 | 427 | 438 |
| District Support Staff | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| School Administrators | 37 | 35 | 37 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 74 | 82 | 85 |
| Student Support Staff | 46 | 43 | 49 |
| Other Support Staff | 238 | 238 | 237 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 11 | 10 |
PUSD Schools
We have listed the 22 schools and their contact information, which is managed 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:
- Burton Elementary School District (8 Schools)
- Strathmore Union Elementary School District (2 Schools)
- Pleasant View Elementary School District (3 Schools)
- Terra Bella Union Elementary School District (2 Schools)
- Lindsay Unified School District (10 Schools)
Porterville Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Porterville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Intermediate School 335 North G St Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7100 |
7-8 | 23 | 547 |
| Belleview Elementary School 197 West Belleview Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7110 |
KG-6 | 17 | 507 |
| Butterfield Charter High School 600 West Grand Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7057 |
9-12 | 2 | 311 |
| Citrus High School 261 East Mulberry Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7130 |
9-12 | 8 | 190 |
| Granite Hills High School 1701 East Putnam Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7075 |
9-12 | 47 | 1,121 |
| John J. Doyle Elementary School 1045 East Orange Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7140 |
KG-6 | 24 | 718 |
| Los Robles Elementary School 500 East Mulberry Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7011 |
KG-6 | 18 | 510 |
| Monache High School 960 North Newcomb St Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7150 |
9-12 | 74 | 1,850 |
| Monte Vista Elementary School 701 West W.field Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7350 |
KG-6 | 17 | 508 |
| Olive Street Elementary School 255 West Olive Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7190 |
KG-6 | 24 | 713 |
| Pioneer Intermediate School 225 East College Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7200 |
6-8 | 26 | 584 |
| Porterville High School 465 West Olive Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7210 |
9-12 | 73 | 1,869 |
| Prospect Education Center School 645 North Prospect St Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7095 |
KG-12 | 6 | 105 |
| Roche Elementary School 388 North Roche St Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7250 |
KG-6 | 13 | 369 |
| Santa Fe Elementary School 286 East Orange Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-6614 |
KG-6 | 30 | 868 |
| Sequoia Middle School 1450 West Castle Porterville CA 93257 (559) 788-0923 |
7-8 | 23 | 556 |
| Vandalia Elementary School 271 East College Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7260 |
KG-6 | 23 | 662 |
| Vine Street Community Day School 140 South C St Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-6650 |
7-12 | 2 | 12 |
| West Putnam Elementary School 1345 West Putnam Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7280 |
KG-6 | 21 | 595 |
| Westfield Elementary School 1151 West Pioneer Ave Porterville CA 93257 (559) 782-7270 |
KG-6 | 21 | 631 |
Teaching in Strathmore
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Magnet Academy 19429 Rd 228 Strathmore CA 93267 (559) 568-0347 |
9-12 | 20 | 488 |
| Strathmore High School 22568 Ave 196 Strathmore CA 93267 (559) 568-1731 |
9-12 | 17 | 306 |