Harrisburg City School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 400 educators are employed at Harrisburg City School District. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries at Harrisburg City School District. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Harrisburg City School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Harrisburg-Carlisle 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $62,950 | $46,590 - $78,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,350 | $45,980 - $79,100 |
| Middle School Teacher | $70,520 | $50,050 - $95,750 |
| High School Teacher | $69,400 | $50,260 - $89,900 |
| PE Teacher | $48,290 | $20,590 - $83,340 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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 the average salary for special education teachers that work for Harrisburg City School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,490 | $48,560 - $80,480 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Harrisburg-Carlisle area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $102,870 | $76,040 - $129,810 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,770 | $43,570 - $81,290 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Harrisburg-Carlisle, 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 Harrisburg City School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,543 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $36,707 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Harrisburg City School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Harrisburg City 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 Harrisburg City School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 503 | 466 | 423 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | 16 | 15 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 212 | 213 | 175 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 175 | 146 | 148 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 95 | 92 | 85 |
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 | 78 | 78 | 51 |
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 Harrisburg City School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 361 | 361 | 310 |
| District Support Staff | 38 | 38 | 39 |
| School Administrators | 24 | 21 | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 28 | 28 | 24 |
| Other Support Staff | 227 | 228 | 223 |
| Guidance Counselors | 18 | 18 | 15 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Harrisburg City School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Harrisburg City School District manages 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:
- East Pennsboro Area School District (4 Schools)
- Camp Hill School District (4 Schools)
- Susquehanna Township School District (4 Schools)
- Steelton-Highspire School District (2 Schools)
- Central Dauphin School District (19 Schools)
Harrisburg City School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Sch 1205 North 6th St Harrisburg PA 17110 (717) 703-1200 |
KG-4 | 45 | 743 |
| Camp Curtin Sch 2900 North 6th St Harrisburg PA 17110 (717) 703-4200 |
5-8 | 43 | 739 |
| Downey Sch 1313 Monroe St Harrisburg PA 17103 (717) 703-1240 |
KG-4 | 36 | 386 |
| Foose School 1301 Sycamore St Harrisburg PA 17104 (717) 703-1280 |
KG-4 | 36 | 534 |
| Harrisburg High School 2451 Market St Harrisburg PA 17103 (717) 703-4300 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,146 |
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology High School 215 Market St Harrisburg PA 17101 (717) 703-1900 |
9-12 | 27 | 368 |
| Marshall Sch 301 Hale Ave Harrisburg PA 17104 (717) 703-1400 |
5-8 | 33 | 307 |
| Math Science Academy @ Benjamin Franklin 301 Hale Ave Harrisburg PA 17104 (717) 703-1200 |
5-8 | 10 | 205 |
| Melrose Sch 2041 Berryhill St Harrisburg PA 17104 (717) 703-1440 |
KG-4 | 29 | 611 |
| Rowland School 1842 Derry St Harrisburg PA 17104 (717) 703-4500 |
5-8 | 42 | 754 |
| Scott School Early Childhood Center 1900 Derry St Harrisburg PA 17104 (717) 703-4560 |
KG-4 | 36 | 538 |