Upper Dauphin Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 90 teachers and support staff are employed at Upper Dauphin Area School District. The Upper Dauphin Area School District administration and teacher salary data displayed in the data tables below are obtained from several sources as listed below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Upper Dauphin Area School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Harrisburg-Carlisle 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 | $76,520 | $45,920 - $96,130 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $73,090 | $58,440 - $92,000 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,970 | $59,040 - $94,250 |
| High School Teacher | $71,190 | $51,650 - $92,670 |
| PE Teacher | $58,540 | $17,890 - $119,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for Upper Dauphin Area School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $70,480 | $58,410 - $85,230 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Harrisburg-Carlisle area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $113,740 | $73,640 - $160,110 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,730 | $47,520 - $89,960 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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 Upper Dauphin Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,645 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $43,750 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Upper Dauphin Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Upper Dauphin 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 Upper Dauphin Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 72 | 85 | 92 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 30 | 32 | 39 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 33 | 40 | 42 |
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 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
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 Upper Dauphin Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 53 | 53 | 37 |
| Other Support Staff | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Upper Dauphin Area School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Upper Dauphin 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:
- Line Mountain School District (5 Schools)
- Millersburg Area School District (3 Schools)
- Williams Valley School District (2 Schools)
- Halifax Area School District (4 Schools)
- Tri-Valley School District (3 Schools)
Upper Dauphin Area School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Elizabethville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Dauphin Area High School 220 North Church St Elizabethville PA 17023 (717) 362-8181 | 9-12 | 34 | 396 |
Teaching in Lykens
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School 5668 State Route 209 Lykens PA 17048 (717) 362-4511 | KG-4 | 31 | 464 |
| Upper Dauphin Area Middle School 5668 State Route 209 Lykens PA 17048 (717) 362-8177 | 5-8 | 27 | 394 |