Wicomico County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Wicomico County Public Schools has over 10,000 students and 1000 teachers and support staff. The Wicomico County Public Schools school administration and teacher salary details displayed in the tables below are obtained from several government agencies as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Wicomico County Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Salisbury 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $37,790 | $23,920-$79,880 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $82,520 | $46,290 - $126,740 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $68,770 | $44,690 - $97,260 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,570 | $49,410 - $100,560 |
| High School Teacher | $67,650 | $46,580 - $81,330 |
| PE Teacher | $50,040 | $26,000 - $76,710 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Salisbury, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for Wicomico County Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,000 | $47,780 - $96,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Salisbury, 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 for the Salisbury area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,980 | $35,780-$71,250 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $114,280 | $93,540 - $129,810 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $72,800 | $45,190 - $95,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Salisbury, 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 Wicomico County Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,253 | $29,451 |
| Administrators | $18,775 | $26,436 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wicomico County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Wicomico County Public Schools. 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 Wicomico County Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,078 | 1,084 | 1,084 |
| Preschool Teachers | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 49 | 47 | 52 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 575 | 579 | 574 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 433 | 436 | 435 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Teaching Assistants | 383 | 372 | 360 |
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 Wicomico County Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 659 | 659 | 650 |
| District Administrators | 61 | 60 | 60 |
| District Support Staff | 57 | 60 | 57 |
| School Administrators | 59 | 62 | 61 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 128 | 128 | 126 |
| Student Support Staff | 66 | 70 | 72 |
| Other Support Staff | 273 | 279 | 274 |
| Librarians | 15 | 17 | 17 |
| Guidance Counselors | 67 | 68 | 67 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 34 | 36 | 36 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Wicomico County Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 25 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Wicomico County Public Schools 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:
- Worcester County Public Schools (14 Schools)
- Somerset County School District (9 Schools)
- Dorchester County School District (13 Schools)
- CarOnline County Public Schools (10 Schools)
- Talbot County Public Schools (8 Schools)
Wicomico County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Delmar (1)
- Fruitland (2)
- Hebron (1)
- Mardela Springs (2)
- Pittsville (1)
- Quantico (1)
- Salisbury (15)
- Willards (1)
Teaching in Delmar
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar Elementary School 811 South Second St Delmar MD 21875 (410) 677-5178 | PK-4 | 51 | 809 |
Teaching in Fruitland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland Intermediate School 208 West Main St Fruitland MD 21826 (410) 677-5805 | 3-5 | 24 | 412 |
| Fruitland Primary School 301 North Division St Fruitland MD 21826 (410) 677-5171 | PK-2 | 31 | 503 |
Teaching in Hebron
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Intermediate School 8000 Quantico Rd Hebron MD 21830 (410) 677-5118 | 2-5 | 29 | 437 |
Teaching in Mardela Springs
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardela Middle & High School 24940 Delmar Rd Mardela Springs MD 21837 (410) 677-5142 | 6-12 | 48 | 651 |
| Northwestern Elementary School 9975 Sharptown Rd Mardela Springs MD 21837 (410) 677-5808 | PK-5 | 17 | 325 |
Teaching in Pittsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsville Elementary & Middle School 34404 Old Ocean City Rd Pittsville MD 21850 (410) 677-5811 | 3-8 | 38 | 473 |
Teaching in Quantico
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Primary School 6046 Quantico Rd Quantico MD 21856 (410) 677-5117 | PK-1 | 14 | 250 |
Teaching in Salisbury
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Run School 31481 Ocean City Rd Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 677-5101 | PK-2 | 41 | 715 |
| Bennett Middle School 200 East College Ave Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 677-5140 | 6-8 | 75 | 911 |
| Charles H. Chipman Elementary School 711 Lake St Salisbury MD 21801 (410) 677-5814 | PK-2 | 30 | 380 |
| East Salisbury Elementary School 1201 Old Ocean City Rd Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 677-5803 | 3-5 | 30 | 391 |
| Glen Avenue School 1615 Glen Ave Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 677-5806 | 3-5 | 24 | 266 |
| James M. Bennett High School 300 East College Ave Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 677-5141 | 9-12 | 95 | 1,351 |
| North Salisbury Elementary School 1213 Emerson Ave Salisbury MD 21801 (410) 677-5807 | 3-5 | 34 | 429 |
| Parkside High School 1015 Beaglin Park Dr Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 677-5143 | 9-12 | 99 | 1,130 |
| Pemberton Elementary School 1300 Pemberton Dr Salisbury MD 21801 (410) 677-5809 | PK-5 | 39 | 649 |
| Pinehurst Elementary School 520 South Pinehurst Ave Salisbury MD 21801 (410) 677-5810 | PK-5 | 42 | 483 |
| Prince Street School 400 Prince St Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 677-5813 | PK-5 | 40 | 600 |
| Salisbury Middle School 607 Morris St Salisbury MD 21801 (410) 677-5149 | 6-8 | 84 | 871 |
| West Salisbury Elementary School 1321 West Rd Salisbury MD 21801 (410) 677-5816 | PK-2 | 18 | 312 |
| Wicomico High School 201 Long Ave Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 677-5146 | 9-12 | 81 | 1,034 |
| Wicomico Middle School 635 East Main St Salisbury MD 21804 (410) 677-5145 | 6-8 | 65 | 660 |
Teaching in Willards
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willards Elementary School 36161 Richland Rd Willards MD 21874 (410) 677-5819 | PK-2 | 18 | 329 |