Western Placer Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 300 teachers and support staff are employed at WPUSD. The WPUSD administration and teacher salary data provided in the data tables below 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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WPUSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville 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 | $83,590 | $49,930 - $102,380 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,700 | $48,170 - $100,580 |
| Middle School Teacher | $88,570 | $61,570 - $101,870 |
| High School Teacher | $86,440 | $60,060 - $113,110 |
| PE Teacher | $57,400 | $31,140 - $86,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers that work for WPUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $68,130 | $37,300 - $97,670 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $140,430 | $78,340 - $205,150 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $73,680 | $47,830 - $112,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, 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 WPUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,208 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $9,080 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Western Placer Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by WPUSD. 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 WPUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 570 | 545 | 285 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 27 | 29 | 28 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 261 | 222 | 167 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 276 | 281 | 62 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 6 | 14 | 28 |
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 | 5 | 11 | 23 |
| Teaching Assistants | 37 | 38 | 25 |
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 WPUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 245 | 245 | 271 |
| District Support Staff | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| School Administrators | 39 | 35 | 37 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 66 | 57 | 67 |
| Student Support Staff | 22 | 19 | 31 |
| Other Support Staff | 120 | 115 | 116 |
WPUSD Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, WPUSD oversees 13 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:
- Loomis Union Elementary School District (8 Schools)
- Rocklin Unified School District (21 Schools)
- Newcastle Elementary School District (8 Schools)
- Roseville City Elementary School District (19 Schools)
- Wheatland Elementary School District (4 Schools)
Western Placer Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Lincoln
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlin C. Coppin Elementary School 150 12th St Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 645-6390 |
KG-5 | 17 | 400 |
| Creekside Oaks Elementary School 2030 First St Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 645-6380 |
KG-5 | 24 | 636 |
| First Street School 1400 First St Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 645-6330 |
KG-5 | 18 | 493 |
| Foskett Ranch Elementary School 1561 Joiner Parkway Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 434-5255 |
KG-5 | 20 | 530 |
| Glen Edwards Middle School 204 L St Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 645-6370 |
6-8 | 28 | 713 |
| Horizon Charter School 2800 Nicolaus Rd Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 408-5200 |
KG-12 | 14 | 1,309 |
| Lincoln Crossing Elementary School 635 Groveland Ln Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 434-5292 |
KG-5 | 25 | 693 |
| Lincoln High School 790 J St Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 645-6360 |
9-12 | 59 | 1,567 |
| Partnerships for Student-Centered Lrn 2800 Nicolaus Rd Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 408-5200 |
KG-12 | 13 | 1,070 |
| Phoenix High (continuation) School 870 J St Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 645-6395 |
9-12 | 4 | 64 |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary School 2450 E.ridge Dr Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 434-5220 |
KG-5 | 26 | 692 |
| Twelve Bridges Middle School 770 W.view Dr Lincoln CA 95648 (916) 434-5270 |
6-8 | 35 | 833 |
Teaching in Sheridan
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan School 4730 H St Sheridan CA 95681 (530) 633-2591 |
KG-5 | 3 | 84 |