West Branch Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
West Branch Area School District operates 2 schools with just over seventy teachers and instructors. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $68,760 | $41,700 - $92,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,780 | $51,990 - $99,630 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,630 | $48,610 - $105,330 |
| High School Teacher | $77,650 | $51,440 - $102,360 |
| PE Teacher | $64,540 | $21,170 - $119,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 in Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $72,340 | $51,730 - $98,170 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,970 | $78,490 - $161,140 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $67,110 | $46,200 - $97,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Pennsylvania, 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 West Branch Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,289 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $21,200 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
West Branch Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by West Branch 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 West Branch Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 87 | 80 | 71 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 33 | 32 | 28 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 42 | 38 | 36 |
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 | 16 |
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 West Branch Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 56 | 56 | 64 |
| Other Support Staff | 45 | 45 | 52 |
West Branch Area School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, West Branch Area School District manages 2 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District (6 Schools)
- Clearfield Area School District (5 Schools)
- Moshannon Valley School District (2 Schools)
- Curwensville Area School District (3 Schools)
- Bald Eagle Area School District (5 Schools)
West Branch Area School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Area Elementary School 356 Allport Cutoff Morrisdale PA 16858 (814) 345-5627 | KG-6 | 37 | 556 |
| West Branch Area Junior / High School 444 Allport Cutoff Morrisdale PA 16858 (814) 345-5615 | 7-12 | 35 | 558 |