WCSD -- Washoe County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Washoe County School District has more than 60,000 students and three thousand educators. The Washoe County School District teacher salary details provided below are taken from several government and organizational agencies as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
WCSD Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Reno-Sparks region. 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 | $31,970 | $22,740-$46,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,110 | $31,130 - $76,730 |
| Middle School Teacher | $74,080 | $47,860 - $123,850 |
| High School Teacher | $75,360 | $48,510 - $125,450 |
| PE Teacher | $50,840 | $24,280 - $85,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Reno-Sparks, 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 details average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for WCSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $77,210 | $47,310 - $95,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Reno-Sparks, 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 Reno-Sparks area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,390 | $37,730-$101,560 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $98,790 | $50,020 - $129,760 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,440 | $46,120 - $82,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Reno-Sparks, 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 Washoe County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Nevada | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,583 | $21,604 |
| Administrators | $47,092 | $29,059 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Washoe County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Washoe County 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 Washoe County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,145 | 3,129 | 3,198 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 170 | 169 | 216 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,502 | 1,436 | 1,466 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,062 | 1,121 | 1,099 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 408 | 401 | 408 |
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 Washoe County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 264 | 264 | 258 |
| School Administrators | 155 | 172 | 174 |
| Other Support Staff | 74 | 90 | 81 |
| Librarians | 18 | 20 | 18 |
| Guidance Counselors | 157 | 168 | 164 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 66 | 62 | 66 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 90 | 103 | 97 |
Washoe County School District Schools
We have listed the 115 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Washoe County 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:
- Storey School District (4 Schools)
- Carson School District (15 Schools)
- Douglas School District (15 Schools)
- Lyon County School District (19 Schools)
- Churchill School District (7 Schools)
Washoe County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Gerlach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerlach Middle / High School 555 East Sunset Blvd Gerlach NV 89412 (775) 557-2326 | PK-12 | 1 | 8 |
Teaching in Incline Village
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incline Elementary School 915 Northwood Blvd Incline Village NV 89451 (775) 832-4250 | PK-5 | 29 | 427 |
| Incline High School 499 Village Blvd Incline Village NV 89451 (775) 832-4260 | 9-12 | 23 | 326 |
| Incline Middle School 931 Southwood Blvd Incline Village NV 89452 (775) 832-4220 | 6-8 | 13 | 202 |
Teaching in Reno
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Career Education 2800 Vassar St Reno NV 89502 (775) 324-3900 | 9-12 | 11 | 191 |
| Alice Smith Elementary School 1070 Beckwourth Dr Reno NV 89506 (775) 677-5410 | PK-6 | 41 | 746 |
| Anderson Elementary School 1055 Berrum Ln Reno NV 89509 (775) 689-2500 | PK-6 | 28 | 441 |
| Archie Clayton Middle School 1295 Wyoming Ave Reno NV 89503 (775) 746-5860 | 6-8 | 32 | 728 |
| B.d. Billinghurst Middle School 6685 Chesterfield Ln Reno NV 89523 (775) 746-5870 | 6-8 | 46 | 1,001 |
| Bailey Charter Elementary School 210 Gentry Way Reno NV 89502 (775) 323-6767 | KG-6 | 15 | 267 |
| Bernice Mathews Elementary School 2750 Elementary Dr Reno NV 89512 (775) 353-5950 | PK-5 | 40 | 651 |
| Brown Elementary School 13815 Spelling Court Reno NV 89511 (775) 851-5600 | PK-5 | 43 | 864 |
| Caughlin Ranch Elementary School 4881 Village Green Parkway Reno NV 89509 (775) 689-2600 | PK-6 | 27 | 554 |
| Cold Springs Middle Schools 18235 Cody Court Reno NV 89506 (775) 677-5433 | 5-8 | 33 | 726 |
| Coral Academy of Science Charter School 1350 East Ninth St Reno NV 89512 (775) 323-2332 | 6-12 | 45 | 463 |
| Damonte Ranch Middle / High School 10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway Reno NV 89511 (775) 851-5656 | 9-12 | 67 | 1,607 |
| Darrel C. Swope Middle School 901 Keele Dr Reno NV 89509 (775) 333-5330 | 6-8 | 26 | 709 |
| Desert Heights Elementary School 13948 Mt. Bismark St Reno NV 89506 (775) 677-5444 | PK-6 | 32 | 485 |
| Donner Springs Elementary School 5125 Escuela Way Reno NV 89502 (775) 689-2626 | PK-6 | 37 | 660 |
| Double Diamond Elementary School 1200 South Meadows Parkway Reno NV 89511 (775) 850-6212 | PK-5 | 38 | 777 |
| Earl Wooster High School 1331 East Plumb Ln Reno NV 89502 (775) 333-5100 | 9-12 | 79 | 1,682 |
| Echo Loder Elementary School 600 Apple St Reno NV 89502 (775) 689-2540 | PK-6 | 35 | 567 |
| Edward L. Pine Middle School 4800 Neil Rd Reno NV 89502 (775) 689-2550 | 6-8 | 47 | 1,015 |
| Edwin S. Dodson Elementary School 4355 Houston Reno NV 89502 (775) 689-2530 | PK-6 | 25 | 408 |
| Elizabeth Lenz Elementary School 2500 Homeland Dr Reno NV 89511 (775) 851-5620 | PK-6 | 25 | 520 |
| Elmcrest Elementary School 855 Mcdonald Dr Reno NV 89503 (775) 746-5850 | PK-6 | 24 | 381 |
| Fred W. Traner Middle School 1700 Carville Dr Reno NV 89512 (775) 333-5130 | 6-8 | 38 | 753 |
| Galena High School 3600 Butch Cassidy Way Reno NV 89511 (775) 851-5630 | 9-12 | 58 | 1,331 |
| George Westergard Elementary School 1785 Ambassador Dr Reno NV 89523 (775) 746-5800 | PK-5 | 30 | 656 |
| Glenn Duncan Elementary School 1200 Montello St Reno NV 89512 (775) 333-5190 | PK-5 | 30 | 439 |
| Grace Warner Elementary School 3075 Heights Dr Reno NV 89503 (775) 746-5830 | PK-6 | 23 | 377 |
| Hidden Valley Elementary School 2115 Alphabet Dr Reno NV 89502 (775) 857-3150 | PK-6 | 30 | 492 |
| High Desert Montessori Elementary School 2590 Orovada St Reno NV 89512 (775) 624-2800 | PK-8 | 15 | 372 |
| Huffaker Elementary School 980 Wheatland Rd Reno NV 89511 (775) 689-2510 | PK-6 | 29 | 533 |
| Hunter Lake Elementary School 909 Hunter Lake Dr Reno NV 89509 (775) 333-5040 | PK-6 | 19 | 362 |
| I Can Do Anything Charter High School 1195 Corporate Blvd Reno NV 89502 (775) 857-1544 | 9-12 | 9 | 241 |
| Jessie Beck Elementary School 1900 Sharon Way Reno NV 89509 (775) 689-2520 | PK-6 | 28 | 557 |
| Kendyl Depoali Middle School 9300 Wilbur May Parkwa Reno NV 89521 (775) 852-6700 | 6-8 | 50 | 1,105 |
| Lemmon Valley Elementary School 255 West Patrician Dr Reno NV 89506 (775) 677-5460 | PK-6 | 36 | 643 |
| Libby C. Booth Elementary School 1450 Stewart St Reno NV 89502 (775) 333-5140 | PK-6 | 28 | 432 |
| Mamie Towles Elementary School 2800 Kings Row Reno NV 89503 (775) 746-5820 | PK-6 | 23 | 387 |
| Mariposa Academy of Language and Learning 3875 Glen St Reno NV 89502 (775) 826-4040 | KG-5 | 9 | 163 |
| Marvin Picollo School 900 Foothill Rd Reno NV 89511 (775) 851-5650 | PK-12 | 20 | 114 |
| Mount Rose Elementary School 915 Lander St Reno NV 89509 (775) 333-5030 | PK-8 | 21 | 368 |
| Nancy Gomes Elementary School 3870 Limkin St Reno NV 89506 (775) 677-5440 | PK-4 | 23 | 507 |
| North Valleys High School 1470 East Golden Valley Rd Reno NV 89506 (775) 677-5499 | 9-12 | 89 | 2,061 |
| Otis E. Vaughn Middle School 1200 Bresson Ave Reno NV 89502 (775) 333-5160 | 7-8 | 35 | 631 |
| Peavine Elementary School 1601 Grandview Ave Reno NV 89503 (775) 746-5840 | PK-6 | 19 | 388 |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School 405 Surrey Dr Reno NV 89511 (775) 849-0255 | PK-5 | 19 | 366 |
| Procter R. Hug High School 2880 Sutro St Reno NV 89512 (775) 333-5300 | 9-12 | 66 | 1,351 |
| Rainshadow Community Charter High School 121 Vesta St Reno NV 89502 (775) 322-5566 | 9-12 | 5 | 128 |
| Regional Technical Institute School 380 Edison Way Reno NV 89502 (775) 861-4418 | 9-12 | 28 | 504 |
| Reno High School 395 Booth St Reno NV 89509 (775) 333-5050 | 9-12 | 69 | 1,629 |
| Rita Cannan Elementary School 2450 Cannan St Reno NV 89512 (775) 353-5750 | PK-6 | 45 | 781 |
| Robert Mcqueen High School 6055 Lancer St Reno NV 89523 (775) 746-5880 | 9-12 | 77 | 1,876 |
| Roger Corbett Elementary School 1901 Villanova Dr Reno NV 89502 (775) 333-5180 | PK-6 | 30 | 480 |
| Rollan Melton Elementary School 6557 Archimedes Dr Reno NV 89523 (775) 746-7440 | PK-5 | 30 | 594 |
| Roy Gomm Elementary School 4000 Mayberry Dr Reno NV 89509 (775) 333-5000 | PK-6 | 21 | 443 |
| Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School 1349 Backer Way Reno NV 89523 (775) 746-5810 | PK-6 | 34 | 610 |
| Sierra Nevada Academy Charter School 13880 Stead Blvd Reno NV 89506 (775) 677-4500 | KG-8 | 12 | 277 |
| Silver Lake Elementary School 8719 Red Baron Blvd Reno NV 89506 (775) 677-5400 | PK-5 | 32 | 611 |
| Smithridge Elementary School 4801 Neil Rd Reno NV 89502 (775) 689-2560 | PK-5 | 45 | 731 |
| Stead Elementary School 10580 Stead Blvd Reno NV 89506 (775) 677-5480 | KG-6 | 43 | 700 |
| Ted Hunsberger Elementary School 2505 Crossbow Court Reno NV 89511 (775) 851-7095 | PK-6 | 37 | 794 |
| Tmcc Magnet High School 7000 Dandini Blvd Reno NV 89512 (775) 674-7660 | 10-12 | 6 | 214 |
| Veterans Memorial Elementary School 1200 Locust St Reno NV 89502 (775) 333-5090 | PK-6 | 26 | 404 |
| Washoe Middle / High School 777 West 2nd St Reno NV 89509 (775) 333-5150 | 6-12 | 44 | 438 |
| William O'brien Middle School 10500 Stead Blvd Reno NV 89506 (775) 677-5420 | 7-8 | 31 | 662 |
Teaching in Sparks
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Risley Elementary School 1900 Sullivan Ln Sparks NV 89431 (775) 353-5760 | PK-6 | 30 | 502 |
| Alice Maxwell Elementary School 2300 North Rock Blvd Sparks NV 89431 (775) 353-5580 | PK-6 | 30 | 608 |
| Alyce Taylor Elementary School 252 Egyptian Way Sparks NV 89431 (775) 425-7700 | PK-6 | 31 | 663 |
| Bud Beasley Elementary School 2100 Canyon Parkway Sparks NV 89436 (775) 626-5250 | PK-6 | 38 | 752 |
| Ed Van Gorder Elementary School 7650 Campello Dr Sparks NV 89436 (775) 425-7722 | PK-6 | 39 | 822 |
| Edward C. Reed High School 1350 Baring Blvd Sparks NV 89434 (775) 353-5700 | 9-12 | 84 | 2,030 |
| Esther Bennett Elementary School 5900 Sidehill Dr Sparks NV 89433 (775) 674-4444 | PK-6 | 31 | 545 |
| Florence Drake Elementary School 2755 4th St Sparks NV 89431 (775) 353-5510 | PK-6 | 23 | 337 |
| Greenbrae Elementary School 1840 4th St Sparks NV 89431 (775) 353-5530 | PK-6 | 25 | 404 |
| Jerry Whitehead Elementary School 3570 Waterfall Dr Sparks NV 89434 (775) 626-5200 | PK-6 | 17 | 455 |
| Jesse Hall Elementary School 185 Shelby Dr Sparks NV 89436 (775) 425-7755 | PK-6 | 34 | 680 |
| Kate Smith Elementary School 1925 F St Sparks NV 89431 (775) 353-5720 | PK-6 | 18 | 321 |
| Katherine Dunn Elementary School 1135 O'callaghan Dr Sparks NV 89434 (775) 353-5520 | PK-6 | 31 | 521 |
| Lena Juniper Elementary School 225 Queens Way Sparks NV 89431 (775) 353-5540 | PK-6 | 26 | 470 |
| Lincoln Park Elementary School 201 Lincoln Way Sparks NV 89431 (775) 353-5570 | PK-6 | 24 | 410 |
| Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School 1735 Del Rosa Way Sparks NV 89434 (775) 353-5730 | PK-6 | 23 | 415 |
| Lois Allen Elementary School 5155 Mcguffy Rd Sparks NV 89433 (775) 674-4430 | PK-6 | 37 | 639 |
| Marvin Moss Elementary School 2200 Primio Way Sparks NV 89434 (775) 353-5507 | PK-6 | 32 | 575 |
| Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School 5075 Ion Dr Sparks NV 89436 (775) 626-5257 | PK-6 | 35 | 749 |
| Robert Mitchell Elementary School 1216 Prater Way Sparks NV 89431 (775) 353-5590 | PK-6 | 26 | 432 |
| Spanish Springs Elementary School 100 Marilyn Mae Dr Sparks NV 89436 (775) 425-7710 | PK-6 | 35 | 717 |
| Spanish Springs High School 1065 Eagle Canyon Dr Sparks NV 89436 (775) 425-7733 | 9-12 | 93 | 2,297 |
| Sparks High School 820 15th St Sparks NV 89431 (775) 353-5550 | 9-12 | 61 | 1,187 |
| Sparks Middle School 2275 18th St Sparks NV 89431 (775) 353-5770 | 7-8 | 35 | 721 |
| Sun Valley Elementary School 5490 Leon Dr Sparks NV 89433 (775) 674-4420 | PK-6 | 37 | 648 |
| Virginia Palmer Elementary School 5890 Klondike Sparks NV 89433 (775) 674-4400 | PK-6 | 29 | 507 |
| Yvonne Shaw Middle School 600 Eagle Canyon Dr Sparks NV 89436 (775) 425-7777 | 7-8 | 45 | 999 |
Teaching in Verdi
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdi Elementary School 250 Bridge St Verdi NV 89439 (775) 345-8100 | PK-6 | 11 | 194 |
Teaching in Wadsworth
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez Elementary School 1 Hwy 447 Wadsworth NV 89442 (775) 351-1902 | PK-6 | 11 | 182 |