Portage Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than sixty teachers and support staff are employed at Portage Area School District. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries at Portage Area School District. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Portage Area School District Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Johnstown 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for Portage 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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff 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 Portage Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,752 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $14,875 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Portage Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Portage 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 Portage Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 64 | 66 | 65 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 30 | 30 | 29 |
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 Portage Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 52 | 52 | 48 |
| Other Support Staff | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Portage Area School District Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Portage 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:
- Forest Hills School District (3 Schools)
- Penn Cambria School District (5 Schools)
- Central Cambria School District (4 Schools)
- Blacklick Valley School District (2 Schools)
- Conemaugh Valley School District (2 Schools)
Portage Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Area Elementary School 84 Mountain Ave Portage PA 15946 (814) 736-9636 | PK-6 | 37 | 534 |
| Portage Area High School 85 Mountain Ave Portage PA 15946 (814) 736-9636 | 7-12 | 28 | 392 |