Mercer Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over eighty teachers and support staff are employed at Mercer Area School District. The Mercer Area School District school administration and teacher salary details displayed below are gathered from several government and organizational agencies as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Mercer Area School District Teacher Salary Details
This table details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,800 | $37,320 - $79,730 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $66,890 | $45,550 - $88,010 |
| Middle School Teacher | $66,710 | $40,240 - $93,290 |
| High School Teacher | $71,200 | $45,590 - $95,420 |
| PE Teacher | $45,690 | $24,600 - $76,220 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, 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 who work for Mercer Area School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $68,150 | $45,870 - $91,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $93,830 | $60,460 - $123,350 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $64,670 | $44,570 - $94,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, 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 Mercer Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $17,749 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $22,000 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mercer Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mercer 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 Mercer Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 88 | 83 | 82 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 45 | 41 | 42 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 33 | 32 | 31 |
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 | 19 | 19 | 24 |
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 Mercer Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 45 | 45 | 33 |
| Other Support Staff | 28 | 28 | 19 |
Mercer Area School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Mercer 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:
- Wilmington Area School District (4 Schools)
- Grove City Area School District (6 Schools)
- Hermitage School District (5 Schools)
- West Middlesex Area School District (4 Schools)
- Reynolds School District (2 Schools)
Mercer Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Area Elementary School 301 Lamor Rd Mercer PA 16137 (724) 662-5102 | KG-6 | 46 | 624 |
| Mercer Area High School 545 West Butler St Mercer PA 16137 (724) 662-5104 | 9-12 | 23 | 414 |
| Mercer Area Middle School 545 West Butler St Mercer PA 16137 (724) 662-5104 | 7-8 | 10 | 203 |