Ferndale Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 60 teachers and instructors are employed at Ferndale Area School District. The Ferndale Area School District school district salary information provided below are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Ferndale Area School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Johnstown local 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $33,100 | $27,420-$45,400 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $65,560 | $40,950 - $83,790 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $67,930 | $49,860 - $80,170 |
| High School Teacher | $66,820 | $47,060 - $81,310 |
| PE Teacher | $46,020 | $27,080 - $82,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Johnstown, 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 displays the average salary for special education teachers who work for Ferndale Area School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,500 | $49,060 - $80,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Johnstown, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Johnstown area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,910 | $35,820-$67,890 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $101,180 | $61,850 - $133,470 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,880 | $39,890 - $75,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Johnstown, 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 Ferndale Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,054 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $17,375 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Ferndale Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Ferndale 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 Ferndale Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 62 | 61 | 60 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 27 | 23 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 23 | 25 | 25 |
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 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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 Ferndale Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 36 | 36 | 30 |
| Other Support Staff | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Ferndale Area School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Ferndale Area School District has 2 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:
- Westmont Hilltop School District (3 Schools)
- Greater Johnstown School District (4 Schools)
- Conemaugh Valley School District (2 Schools)
- Richland School District (2 Schools)
- Conemaugh Township Area School District (2 Schools)
Ferndale Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Area Junior / High School 600 Harlan Ave Johnstown PA 15905 (814) 288-5757 | 7-12 | 27 | 337 |
| Ferndale Elementary School 100 Dartmouth Ave Johnstown PA 15905 (814) 535-6724 | PK-6 | 32 | 407 |