Fairfield Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 70 teachers and support staff and 1000 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools operated by Fairfield Area School District. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $68,760 | $41,700 - $92,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,780 | $51,990 - $99,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,630 | $48,610 - $105,330 |
| High School Teacher | $77,650 | $51,440 - $102,360 |
| PE Teacher | $64,540 | $21,170 - $119,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,340 | $51,730 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,970 | $78,490 - $161,140 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,110 | $46,200 - $97,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Fairfield Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,817 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $36,714 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Fairfield Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Fairfield Area School District. 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 Fairfield Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 80 | 76 | 77 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 30 | 26 | 27 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 39 | 39 | 42 |
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.
| 2013 | 2014 |
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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 Fairfield Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 62 | 62 | 50 |
| Other Support Staff | 43 | 43 | 34 |
Fairfield Area School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Fairfield Area School District in the list 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:
- Gettysburg Area School District (5 Schools)
- Waynesboro Area School District (6 Schools)
- Upper Adams School District (5 Schools)
- Littlestown Area School District (4 Schools)
- hambersburg Area School District (17 Schools)
Fairfield Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Area Elementary School 4842 Fairfield Rd Fairfield PA 17320 (717) 642-8228 | KG-4 | 23 | 353 |
| Fairfield Area High School 4840 Fairfield Rd Fairfield PA 17320 (717) 642-8228 | 9-12 | 29 | 394 |
| Fairfield Area Middle School 4840 Fairfield Rd Fairfield PA 17320 (717) 642-8228 | 5-8 | 25 | 358 |