Montebello Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 1,000 teachers and instructors are employed at Montebello USD. The tables below display administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
California Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of California. 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 | $88,160 | $53,210 - $124,400 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $95,670 | $61,940 - $127,070 |
| Middle School Teacher | $94,680 | $62,410 - $129,500 |
| High School Teacher | $105,880 | $64,600 - $132,600 |
| PE Teacher | $62,020 | $35,920 - $92,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of California, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in California.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $93,510 | $63,180 - $123,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of California, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of California below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $152,480 | $103,250 - $202,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $93,610 | $51,890 - $136,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of California, 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 Montebello USD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $32,476 | $23,827 |
| Administrators | $20,320 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Montebello Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Montebello USD. 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 Montebello USD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,189 | 1,118 | 1,112 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 74 | 67 | 77 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 634 | 613 | 606 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 443 | 433 | 420 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 57 | 109 | 86 |
| Teaching Assistants | 114 | 193 | 130 |
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 Montebello USD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 953 | 953 | 1,062 |
| District Administrators | 7 | - | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 254 | - | 52 |
| School Administrators | 45 | 52 | 56 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 166 | 166 | 169 |
| Student Support Staff | 45 | 55 | 57 |
| Other Support Staff | 502 | 698 | 718 |
| Guidance Counselors | 51 | 44 | 43 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 16 | 14 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 24 | 23 | 25 |
Montebello USD Schools
We have listed the 30 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Montebello USD in the list 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:
- El Rancho Unified School District (14 Schools)
- Garvey Elementary School District (10 Schools)
- Los Nietos Elementary School District (4 Schools)
- Valle Lindo Elementary School District (2 Schools)
- Whittier City Elementary School District (13 Schools)
Montebello Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Bell Gardens (7)
- City of Commerce (3)
- Los Angeles (3)
- Montebello (13)
- Monterey Park (2)
- Pico Rivera (1)
- South San Gabriel (1)
Teaching in Bell Gardens
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens Elementary School 5620 Quinn St Bell Gardens CA 90201 (562) 927-1223 | KG-5 | 38 | 1,131 |
| Bell Gardens High School 6119 Agra St Bell Gardens CA 90201 (323) 826-5151 | 9-12 | 144 | 3,137 |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate School 5841 Live Oak St Bell Gardens CA 90201 (562) 927-1319 | 6-8 | 53 | 1,243 |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School 6139 Loveland St Bell Gardens CA 90201 (323) 773-1804 | KG-5 | 34 | 1,018 |
| Garfield Elementary School 7425 South Garfield Ave Bell Gardens CA 90201 (562) 927-1915 | KG-5 | 25 | 801 |
| Suva Elementary School 6740 East Suva St Bell Gardens CA 90201 (562) 927-1827 | KG-5 | 28 | 1,003 |
| Suva Intermediate School 6660 East Suva St Bell Gardens CA 90201 (562) 927-2679 | 6-8 | 40 | 906 |
Teaching in City of Commerce
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandini Elementary School 2318 Couts Ave City of Commerce CA 90040 (323) 887-7898 | KG-5 | 16 | 452 |
| Laguna Nueva Elementary School 6360 South Garfield Ave City of Commerce CA 90040 (562) 806-7812 | KG-12 | 0.5 | 8 |
| Rosewood Park Elementary School 2353 Commerce Way City of Commerce CA 90040 (323) 887-7862 | KG-8 | 35 | 1,010 |
Teaching in Los Angeles
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph A. Gascon Elementary School 630 South Leonard St Los Angeles CA 90022 (323) 721-2025 | KG-5 | 32 | 937 |
| Montebello Park Elementary School 6300 N.side Dr Los Angeles CA 90022 (323) 721-3305 | KG-5 | 21 | 693 |
| Winter Gardens Elementary School 1277 South Clela Ave Los Angeles CA 90022 (323) 268-0477 | KG-5 | 31 | 663 |
Teaching in Montebello
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Tech Center 1200 West Mines Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323) 248-2500 | 9-12 | 24 | 521 |
| Eastmont Intermediate School 400 North Bradshawe Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323) 721-5133 | 6-8 | 32 | 1,025 |
| Fremont Elementary School 200 West Madison Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323) 721-2435 | KG-5 | 17 | 493 |
| Greenwood Elementary School 900 South Greenwood Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323) 721-4605 | KG-5 | 36 | 1,050 |
| La Merced Elementary School 724 North Poplar Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323) 721-5043 | KG-5 | 26 | 798 |
| La Merced Intermediate School 215 East Avenida De La Merced Montebello CA 90640 (323) 722-7262 | 6-8 | 54 | 1,268 |
| Montebello Community Day School 123 South Montebello Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323) 887-7900 | 7-12 | 12 | 107 |
| Montebello High School 2100 West Cleveland Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323) 728-0121 | 9-12 | 115 | 2,988 |
| Montebello Intermediate School 1600 Whittier Blvd Montebello CA 90640 (323) 721-5111 | 6-8 | 37 | 1,156 |
| Schurr High School 820 North Wilcox Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323) 887-3090 | 9-12 | 112 | 2,986 |
| Vail High (continuation) School 1230 South Vail Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323) 728-1940 | 9-12 | 15 | 347 |
| Washington Elementary School 1400 West Madison Ave Montebello CA 90640 (323) 721-3621 | KG-5 | 33 | 1,008 |
| Wilcox Elementary School 816 Donna Way Montebello CA 90640 (323) 728-1833 | KG-5 | 23 | 697 |
Teaching in Monterey Park
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Elementary School 2410 Findlay Ave Monterey Park CA 91754 (323) 721-4335 | KG-5 | 23 | 671 |
| Macy Intermediate School 2101 South Lupine Ave Monterey Park CA 91755 (323) 722-0260 | 6-8 | 28 | 948 |
Teaching in Pico Rivera
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montebello Gardens Elementary School 4700 Pine St Pico Rivera CA 90660 (562) 463-5191 | KG-5 | 12 | 388 |
Teaching in South San Gabriel
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potrero Heights Elementary School 8026 East Hill Dr South San Gabriel CA 91770 (626) 307-7010 | KG-5 | 13 | 462 |