Salem City School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 100 teachers and support staff are employed at Salem City School District. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of New Jersey, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
New Jersey Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of New Jersey. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,110 | $60,040 - $102,870 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,120 | $61,840 - $105,480 |
| Middle School Teacher | $81,690 | $61,450 - $104,790 |
| High School Teacher | $87,100 | $63,040 - $108,230 |
| PE Teacher | $81,840 | $39,720 - $121,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, 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 in New Jersey.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $56,770 | $37,020-$86,910 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,520 | $61,710 - $103,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of New Jersey below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $87,680 | $49,710-$144,870 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $145,910 | $103,030 - $188,060 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,430 | $57,850 - $108,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of New Jersey, 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 Salem City School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,669 | $25,170 |
| Administrators | $19,238 | $20,228 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Salem City School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Salem City 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 Salem City School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 131 | 131 | 128 |
| Preschool Teachers | 5 | 32 | 28 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 61 | 37 | 37 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 49 | 38 | 37 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 11 | 23 | 24 |
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 | 26 | 30 | 35 |
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 Salem City School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 66 | 66 | 63 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 | 14 | 14 |
| Student Support Staff | 13 | 15 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 26 | 20 | 20 |
Salem City School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Salem City School District 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:
- Pennsville School District (5 Schools)
- Salem County Vocational School District (2 Schools)
- Salem County Special Service School District (3 Schools)
- Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District (4 Schools)
- Penns Grove Carneys Point Regional School District (5 Schools)
Salem City School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fenwick School 183 Smith St Salem NJ 08079 (856) 935-4100 | PK-2 | 35 | 461 |
| Salem High School 219 Walnut St Salem NJ 08079 (856) 935-3900 | 9-12 | 52 | 326 |
| Salem Middle School 51 New Market St Salem NJ 08079 (856) 935-2700 | 3-8 | 41 | 426 |