Waltham School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Waltham School District oversees 9 schools with just over 500 teachers and support staff. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Massachusetts, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Massachusetts Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Massachusetts. 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 | $48,460 | $35,890-$60,440 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $84,950 | $58,900 - $106,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $88,720 | $60,620 - $118,190 |
| Middle School Teacher | $87,300 | $60,590 - $107,610 |
| High School Teacher | $90,270 | $61,500 - $122,660 |
| PE Teacher | $69,940 | $35,940 - $109,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $48,460 | $35,890-$60,440 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $89,550 | $61,200 - $127,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Massachusetts below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $72,890 | $47,530-$102,570 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $126,350 | $81,640 - $166,240 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $85,660 | $59,460 - $117,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Massachusetts, 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 Waltham School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $42,765 | $23,688 |
| Administrators | $27,819 | $10,934 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Waltham School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Waltham 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 Waltham School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 431 | 455 | 464 |
| Preschool Teachers | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | 36 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 266 | 285 | 292 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 126 | 122 | 125 |
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 | 111 | 120 | 121 |
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 Waltham School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 179 | 179 | 173 |
| District Administrators | 12 | 17 | 16 |
| District Support Staff | 31 | 24 | 22 |
| School Administrators | 26 | 23 | 24 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 | 26 | 25 |
| Student Support Staff | 64 | 69 | 67 |
| Other Support Staff | 25 | 21 | 19 |
| Librarians | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Waltham School District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Waltham 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:
- Belmont Public Schools (6 Schools)
- Newton Public Schools (22 Schools)
- Watertown Public Schools (5 Schools)
- Lexington Public Schools (9 Schools)
- Weston Public Schools (5 Schools)
Waltham School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Macarthur Elementary School 494 Lincoln St Waltham MA 02452 (781) 314-5721 | KG-5 | 31 | 365 |
| Henry Whittemore Elementary School 30 Parmenter Rd Waltham MA 02453 (781) 314-5785 | KG-5 | 37 | 440 |
| James Fitzgerald Elementary School 140 Beal Rd Waltham MA 02453 (781) 314-5685 | KG-5 | 43 | 491 |
| John F Kennedy Middle School 655 Lexington St Waltham MA 02452 (781) 314-5565 | 6-8 | 53 | 542 |
| John W. Mcdevitt Middle School 75 Church St Waltham MA 02453 (781) 314-5595 | 6-8 | 53 | 534 |
| Northeast Elementary School 70 Putney Ln Waltham MA 02452 (781) 314-5745 | PK-5 | 43 | 465 |
| Thomas R Plympton Elementary School 20 Farnsworth St Waltham MA 02451 (781) 314-5765 | KG-5 | 36 | 448 |
| Waltham Sr High School 617 Lexington St Waltham MA 02452 (781) 314-5445 | 9-12 | 125 | 1,389 |
| William F. Stanley Elementary School 250 South St Waltham MA 02453 (781) 314-5620 | PK-5 | 44 | 481 |