Palmyra Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 teachers and instructors are employed at Palmyra Area School District. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries at Palmyra Area School District. The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Palmyra Area School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Lebanon and surrounding areas. 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 | $74,570 | $57,960 - $92,140 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $73,970 | $58,310 - $95,160 |
| High School Teacher | $76,510 | $61,630 - $93,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Lebanon, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Lebanon area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,440 | $90,490 - $157,910 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,980 | $46,090 - $92,920 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Lebanon, 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 Palmyra Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,628 | $21,769 |
| Administrators | $17,304 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Palmyra Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Palmyra 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 Palmyra Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 211 | 213 | 217 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 98 | 97 | 96 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 96 | 98 | 97 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 9 | 9 | 16 |
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 | 44 | 44 | 52 |
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 Palmyra Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 122 | 122 | 117 |
| School Administrators | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 83 | 83 | 81 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Palmyra Area School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Palmyra Area School District operates 6 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:
- Derry Township School District (5 Schools)
- Annville-Cleona School District (4 Schools)
- Lower Dauphin School District (8 Schools)
- Lebanon School District (7 Schools)
- Cornwall-Lebanon School District (6 Schools)
Palmyra Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Road Elementary School 400 South Forge Rd Palmyra PA 17078 (717) 838-1331 | 1-5 | 23 | 335 |
| Lingle Avenue El Sch 600 South Lingle Ave Palmyra PA 17078 (717) 838-1331 | KG-5 | 36 | 620 |
| Northside El Sch 301 East Spruce St Palmyra PA 17078 (717) 838-1331 | 1-5 | 17 | 231 |
| Palmyra Area High School 1125 Park Dr Palmyra PA 17078 (717) 838-1331 | 9-12 | 64 | 965 |
| Palmyra Area Middle School 50 West Cherry St Palmyra PA 17078 (717) 838-1331 | 6-8 | 51 | 833 |
| Pine Street Elementary School 50 West Pine St Palmyra PA 17078 (717) 838-1331 | 1-5 | 25 | 359 |