Salem Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 400 teachers and instructors are employed at Salem Public Schools. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Massachusetts, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained 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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Massachusetts Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Massachusetts. 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 | $43,750 | $34,680-$59,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $85,240 | $49,250 - $126,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,690 | $48,710 - $117,860 |
| Middle School Teacher | $85,460 | $51,470 - $122,400 |
| High School Teacher | $82,960 | $49,820 - $111,040 |
| PE Teacher | $66,740 | $34,290 - $102,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, 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 in Massachusetts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $43,750 | $34,680-$59,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $82,230 | $51,640 - $112,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $67,980 | $45,980-$111,810 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,980 | $77,650 - $163,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $76,860 | $46,450 - $104,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, 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 Salem Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $21,799 | $23,690 |
| Administrators | $11,443 | $10,934 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Salem Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Salem Public Schools. 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 Salem Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 421 | 439 | 426 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 33 | 36 | 37 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 254 | 267 | 260 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 127 | 131 | 122 |
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 | 185 | 168 | 179 |
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 Salem Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 167 | 167 | 184 |
| District Administrators | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 17 | 21 | 21 |
| School Administrators | 29 | 35 | 36 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Student Support Staff | 53 | 67 | 79 |
| Other Support Staff | 14 | 12 | 15 |
Salem Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 11 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Salem Public Schools 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:
- Marblehead Public Schools (8 Schools)
- Swampscott School District (5 Schools)
- Beverly School District (7 Schools)
- Danvers School District (7 Schools)
- Lynn Public Schools (26 Schools)
Salem Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates School 53 Liberty Hill Ave Salem MA 01970 (978) 740-1250 |
KG-5 | 29 | 300 |
| Bentley School 25 Memorial Dr Salem MA 01970 (978) 740-1260 |
KG-5 | 32 | 292 |
| Carlton School 10 Skerry St Salem MA 01970 (978) 740-1280 |
KG-5 | 26 | 205 |
| Collins Middle School 29 Highland Ave Salem MA 01970 (978) 740-1191 |
6-8 | 60 | 618 |
| Horace Mann Laboratory School 33 Loring Ave Salem MA 01970 (978) 542-6220 |
KG-5 | 25 | 302 |
| Nathaniel Bowditch School 79 Willson St Salem MA 01970 (978) 740-1290 |
KG-8 | 49 | 569 |
| Salem Early Childhood School 25 Memorial Dr Salem MA 01970 (978) 740-1221 |
PK-PK | 7 | 97 |
| Salem High School 77 Willson St Salem MA 01970 (978) 740-1123 |
9-12 | 116 | 1,078 |
| Salem Prep High School 114 Derby St Salem MA 01970 (978) 740-1171 |
9-12 | 6 | 21 |
| Saltonstall School 211 Lafayette St Salem MA 01970 (978) 740-1297 |
KG-8 | 33 | 361 |
| Witchcraft Heights School 1 Frederick St Salem MA 01970 (978) 740-1271 |
KG-5 | 42 | 493 |