Pender County Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Pender County Schools has more than nine thousand students and 500 teachers and instructors. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries at Pender County Schools. The data is taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Employers Post Your Jobs
Post to Teacher.org and 100+ job boards with one submission: Click Here to Post a Job.
Search For Jobs
Search through jobs listings in and around Pender County Schools area.
Pender County Schools Teacher Salary Details
The following table details average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Wilmington and surrounding areas. 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 | $32,290 | $22,660-$45,270 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $44,720 | $34,100 - $55,410 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,650 | $40,040 - $60,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $51,380 | $39,100 - $58,960 |
| High School Teacher | $52,370 | $40,390 - $60,250 |
| PE Teacher | $52,970 | $22,860 - $86,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wilmington, 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 ranges for special education teachers are employed by Pender County Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $49,730 | $39,020 - $67,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wilmington, 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 Wilmington area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,790 | $35,050-$66,430 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,860 | $50,070 - $105,370 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,160 | $38,910 - $63,760 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Wilmington, 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 Pender County Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,432 | $12,730 |
| Administrators | $13,594 | $12,997 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pender County Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Pender County 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 Pender County Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 520 | 534 | 534 |
| Preschool Teachers | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | 37 | 37 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 286 | 312 | 319 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 182 | 158 | 157 |
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 | 118 | 120 | 112 |
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 Pender County Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 289 | 289 | 297 |
| District Support Staff | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| School Administrators | 37 | 33 | 34 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Student Support Staff | 55 | 52 | 54 |
| Other Support Staff | 121 | 132 | 139 |
| Librarians | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Guidance Counselors | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 11 | 10 |
Pender County Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Pender County Schools operates 16 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Duplin County Schools (16 Schools)
- Onslow County Schools (35 Schools)
- New Hanover County Schools (41 Schools)
- Sampson County Schools (18 Schools)
- Brunswick County Schools (19 Schools)
Pender County Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Burgaw
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgaw Elementary School 400 North Wright St Burgaw NC 28425 (910) 259-0145 |
PK-5 | 31 | 447 |
| Burgaw Middle School 500 South Wright St Burgaw NC 28425 (910) 259-0149 |
6-8 | 17 | 241 |
| Malpass Corner Elementary School 4992 Malpass Corner Rd Burgaw NC 28425 (910) 283-5889 |
PK-5 | 31 | 427 |
| Pender Early College School 100 East Industrial Dr Burgaw NC 28425 (910) 362-7925 |
9-12 | 12 | 190 |
| Pender High School 5380 Nc Hwy 53 West Burgaw NC 28425 (910) 259-0162 |
9-12 | 38 | 587 |
| West Pender Middle School 10750 Nc Hwy 53 West Burgaw NC 28425 (910) 283-5626 |
6-8 | 14 | 228 |
Teaching in Hampstead
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Topsail Elementary School 1310 Sloop Point Loop Rd Hampstead NC 28443 (910) 270-0694 |
PK-5 | 36 | 585 |
| South Topsail Elementary School 997 Hoover Rd Hampstead NC 28443 (910) 270-2756 |
PK-5 | 32 | 581 |
| Topsail Elementary School 17385 Us Hwy 17 Hampstead NC 28443 (910) 270-1977 |
PK-6 | 32 | 530 |
| Topsail High School 245 North St Johns Rd Hampstead NC 28443 (910) 270-2755 |
9-12 | 61 | 1,175 |
| Topsail Middle School 17445 Us Hwy 17 Hampstead NC 28443 (910) 270-2612 |
6-8 | 51 | 937 |
Teaching in Rocky Point
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Elementary School 1882 Nc Hwy 133 Rocky Point NC 28457 (910) 602-3767 |
KG-5 | 29 | 503 |
| Cape Fear Middle School 1886 Nc Hwy 133 Rocky Point NC 28457 (910) 602-3334 |
6-8 | 35 | 546 |
| Heide Trask High School 14328 Nc Hwy 210 Rocky Point NC 28457 (910) 602-6810 |
9-12 | 45 | 692 |
| Rocky Point Primary School 255 Elementary School Rd Rocky Point NC 28457 (910) 675-2309 |
PK-5 | 35 | 453 |
Teaching in Willard
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penderlea Elementary School 82 Penderlea School Rd Willard NC 28478 (910) 285-2761 |
KG-8 | 35 | 597 |