WBASD -- Wilkes-Barre Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 500 teachers and instructors are employed at WBASD. The WBASD faculty and staff salary data provided in the following tables are obtained from several sources as listed 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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WBASD Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area. 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 | $73,440 | $52,320 - $87,210 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $67,880 | $46,230 - $85,040 |
| Middle School Teacher | $66,880 | $46,210 - $91,060 |
| High School Teacher | $68,230 | $45,690 - $96,670 |
| PE Teacher | $46,870 | $18,300 - $80,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for WBASD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $66,370 | $45,550 - $85,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, 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 Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,320 | $63,940 - $123,780 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $57,090 | $36,430 - $81,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, 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 WBASD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,460 | $21,769 |
| Administrators | $19,000 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wilkes-Barre Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by WBASD. 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 WBASD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 489 | 488 | 489 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 215 | 217 | 213 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 237 | 235 | 237 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 15 | 14 | 17 |
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 | 91 | 91 | 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 WBASD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 236 | 236 | 193 |
| District Support Staff | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| School Administrators | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 29 | 29 | 37 |
| Other Support Staff | 132 | 132 | 115 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 9 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 11 |
WBASD Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is managed by WBASD in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Wilkes-Barre Area School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Plains
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon / Plains Elementary School 41 Abbott St Plains PA 18705 (570) 826-7222 |
KG-6 | 59 | 910 |
| Solomon / Plains Junior High School 43 Abbott St Plains PA 18705 (570) 826-7224 |
7-8 | 39 | 463 |
Teaching in Wilkes Barre
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel J Flood Elementary School 565 North Washington St Wilkes Barre PA 18705 (570) 826-7245 |
KG-6 | 40 | 548 |
| Dodson Elementary School 80 Jones St Wilkes Barre PA 18702 (570) 826-7185 |
KG-6 | 36 | 505 |
| Dr David W Kistler Elementary School 301 Old River Rd Wilkes Barre PA 18702 (570) 826-7230 |
KG-6 | 60 | 950 |
| Elmer L Meyers Junior / High School 341 Carey Ave Wilkes Barre PA 18702 (570) 826-7145 |
7-12 | 71 | 898 |
| Heights / Murray Elementary School 1 South Sherman St Wilkes Barre PA 18702 (570) 826-7255 |
KG-6 | 49 | 760 |
| James M Coughlin Junior / High School 80 North Washington St Wilkes Barre PA 18701 (570) 826-7201 |
9-12 | 68 | 981 |
Teaching in Wilkes-Barre
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| G a R Memorial Junior / High School Grant and Lehigh Streets Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 (570) 826-7165 |
7-12 | 66 | 869 |