SMUSD -- San Marcos Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) has more than 20,000 students and 700 teachers and instructors. The San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) teacher salary figures presented in the following tables are obtained from several government sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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SMUSD Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos 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 | $79,620 | $44,490 - $102,750 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $85,480 | $57,870 - $116,400 |
| Middle School Teacher | $95,250 | $61,400 - $162,210 |
| High School Teacher | $98,830 | $60,350 - $164,540 |
| PE Teacher | $57,690 | $31,050 - $95,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, 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 ranges for special education teachers are employed by SMUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $92,900 | $55,490 - $136,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $133,390 | $80,700 - $170,400 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $79,640 | $46,430 - $128,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, 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 San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,591 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $18,399 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
San Marcos Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD). 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 San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 668 | 703 | 750 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 58 | 63 | 72 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 415 | 435 | 471 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 188 | 204 | 207 |
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 | 232 | 243 | 236 |
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 San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 543 | 543 | 615 |
| District Support Staff | 62 | 62 | 79 |
| School Administrators | 44 | 43 | 43 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 75 | 105 | 105 |
| Student Support Staff | 157 | 69 | 114 |
| Other Support Staff | 255 | 262 | 270 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | 19 | 22 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 11 |
San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) manages 19 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:
- Escondido Union School District (26 Schools)
- Carlsbad Unified School District (16 Schools)
- Vista Unified School District (34 Schools)
- Escondido Union School District (8 Schools)
- Encinitas Union Elementary School District (9 Schools)
San Marcos Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Carlsbad
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrillo Elementary School 2875 Poinsettia Ln Carlsbad CA 92009 (760) 290-2900 |
KG-5 | 38 | 1,067 |
| La Costa Meadows Elementary School 6889 El Fuerte St Carlsbad CA 92009 (760) 290-2121 |
KG-5 | 36 | 952 |
Teaching in San Marcos
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin M. Dunn Elementary School 3697 La Mirada Dr San Marcos CA 92078 (760) 290-2000 |
KG-6 | 31 | 722 |
| Bayshore Preparatory Charter School 1175 Linda Vista Dr San Marcos CA 92078 (760) 471-0847 |
KG-12 | 6 | 138 |
| Discovery Elementary School 730 Applewilde Dr San Marcos CA 92078 (760) 290-2077 |
KG-5 | 35 | 1,004 |
| Foothills High School 158 Cassou Rd San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 290-2544 |
9-12 | 5 | 102 |
| Knob Hill Elementary School 1825 Knob Hill Rd San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 290-2080 |
KG-5 | 31 | 876 |
| Mission Hills High School 1 Mission Hills Ct. San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 290-2700 |
9-12 | 95 | 2,553 |
| Paloma Elementary School 660 Camino Magnifico San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 290-2199 |
KG-5 | 36 | 970 |
| Richland Elementary School 910 Borden Rd San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 290-2400 |
KG-5 | 30 | 795 |
| San Elijo Elementary School 1615 Schhouse Way San Marcos CA 92078 (760) 290-2600 |
KG-5 | 52 | 1,432 |
| San Elijo Middle School 1600 Schhouse Way San Marcos CA 92078 (760) 290-2800 |
6-8 | 58 | 1,748 |
| San Marcos Elementary Academy 1 Tiger Way San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 290-2430 |
KG-5 | 42 | 921 |
| San Marcos High School 1615 San Marcos Blvd San Marcos CA 92078 (760) 290-2200 |
9-12 | 90 | 2,518 |
| San Marcos Middle School 650 West Mission Rd San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 290-2500 |
6-8 | 50 | 1,323 |
| Twin Oaks Elementary School 1 Cassou Rd San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 290-2588 |
KG-5 | 26 | 664 |
| Twin Oaks High School 158 Cassou Rd San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 290-2555 |
9-12 | 13 | 162 |
| Woodland Park Middle School 1270 Rock Springs Rd San Marcos CA 92069 (760) 290-2455 |
6-8 | 44 | 1,255 |
Teaching in Vista
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School 653 Poinsettia Ave Vista CA 92081 (760) 290-2888 |
KG-5 | 35 | 856 |