WCPS -- Worcester County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
WCPS has an estimated 7,000 students and 600 teachers. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Maryland, 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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Maryland Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Maryland. 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 | |
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Preschool Teacher | $41,810 | $28,190-$73,020 |
Kindergarten Teacher | $66,750 | $43,410 - $100,010 |
Elementary School Teacher | $70,660 | $48,600 - $99,160 |
Middle School Teacher | $70,950 | $48,430 - $100,630 |
High School Teacher | $73,730 | $49,230 - $102,030 |
PE Teacher | $62,060 | $27,530 - $106,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Maryland, 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 ranges for special education teachers in Maryland.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,650 | $46,330 - $102,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Maryland, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of Maryland below.
Average Salary | Salary Range | |
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School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,360 | $34,960-$82,400 |
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $123,660 | $82,590 - $160,500 |
Guidance & School Counselors | $71,240 | $46,410 - $103,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Maryland, 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 WCPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
District | Maryland | |
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Teachers & Aides | $27,393 | $29,461 |
Administrators | $22,193 | $26,436 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Worcester County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by WCPS. 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 WCPS per grade classification is displayed below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Teachers | 590 | 595 | 593 |
Preschool Teachers | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Kindergarten Teachers | 25 | 27 | 25 |
Elementary School Teachers | 297 | 300 | 306 |
Middle & High School Teachers | 257 | 256 | 251 |
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 | |
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Teaching Assistants | 157 | 162 | 162 |
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 WCPS are shown in the table below.
2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
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Total Administrators & Staff | 318 | 318 | 314 |
District Administrators | 25 | 25 | 25 |
District Support Staff | 22 | 22 | 20 |
School Administrators | 30 | 30 | 30 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 53 | 54 | 53 |
Student Support Staff | 45 | 46 | 46 |
Other Support Staff | 142 | 142 | 141 |
Librarians | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Guidance Counselors | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 11 |
WCPS Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, WCPS has 14 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Wicomico County Public Schools (25 Schools)
- Somerset County School District (9 Schools)
- Dorchester County School District (13 Schools)
- CarOnline County Public Schools (10 Schools)
- Talbot County Public Schools (8 Schools)
Worcester County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Berlin
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Berlin Intermediate School 309 Franklin Ave Berlin MD 21811 (410) 632-5320 |
4-6 | 60 | 717 |
Buckingham Elementary School 100 Buckingham Rd Berlin MD 21811 (410) 632-5300 |
PK-4 | 46 | 456 |
Showell Elementary School 11318 Showell School Rd Berlin MD 21811 (410) 632-5350 |
PK-3 | 41 | 566 |
Stephen Decatur High School 9913 Seahawk Rd Berlin MD 21811 (410) 641-2171 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,316 |
Stephen Decatur Middle School 9815 Seahawk Rd Berlin MD 21811 (410) 641-2846 |
7-8 | 51 | 631 |
Teaching in Ocean City
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Ocean City Elementary School 12828 Center Dr Ocean City MD 21842 (410) 632-5370 |
PK-4 | 43 | 662 |
Teaching in Pocomoke City
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Pocomoke Elementary School 2119 Pocomoke Beltway Pocomoke City MD 21851 (410) 632-5130 |
PK-3 | 37 | 393 |
Pocomoke High School 1817 Old Virginia Rd Pocomoke City MD 21851 (410) 632-5180 |
9-12 | 32 | 331 |
Pocomoke Middle School 800 8th St Pocomoke City MD 21851 (410) 632-5150 |
4-8 | 47 | 432 |
Teaching in Snow Hill
School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
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Cedar Chapel Special School 510 Coulbourne Ln Snow Hill MD 21863 (410) 632-5230 |
PK-12 | 13 | 54 |
Snow Hill Elementary School 515 Coulbourne Ln Snow Hill MD 21863 (410) 632-5210 |
PK-3 | 31 | 391 |
Snow Hill High School 305 South Church St Snow Hill MD 21863 (410) 632-5270 |
9-12 | 31 | 323 |
Snow Hill Middle School 522 Coulbourne Ln Snow Hill MD 21863 (410) 632-5240 |
4-8 | 43 | 377 |