HCPSS -- Howard County Public School System
Teacher Salary and Benefits
HCPSS oversees 75 schools with just over four thousand teachers and support staff. The tables below detail teacher salaries at HCPSS. The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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HCPSS Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Baltimore-Towson local 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 | $40,800 | $27,970-$73,020 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,960 | $42,920 - $103,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,970 | $48,510 - $99,140 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,620 | $48,410 - $96,890 |
| High School Teacher | $71,370 | $48,990 - $97,780 |
| PE Teacher | $62,170 | $27,460 - $109,680 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Baltimore-Towson, 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 who work for HCPSS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $71,430 | $40,860 - $102,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Baltimore-Towson, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Baltimore-Towson area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,000 | $32,140-$80,970 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $120,760 | $80,290 - $160,540 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,320 | $46,720 - $98,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Baltimore-Towson, 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 HCPSS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,075 | $29,355 |
| Administrators | $20,634 | $26,436 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Howard County Public School System Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by HCPSS. 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 HCPSS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,757 | 3,821 | 3,832 |
| Preschool Teachers | 18 | 70 | 79 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 166 | 196 | 207 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,963 | 1,938 | 1,968 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,610 | 1,618 | 1,578 |
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 | 251 | 251 | 300 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1,167 | 1,175 | 1,160 |
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 HCPSS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 2,059 | 2,059 | 2,108 |
| District Administrators | 198 | 209 | 224 |
| District Support Staff | 86 | 93 | 87 |
| School Administrators | 223 | 226 | 228 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 415 | 407 | 422 |
| Student Support Staff | 384 | 382 | 403 |
| Other Support Staff | 748 | 742 | 745 |
| Librarians | 96 | 95 | 98 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 58 | 58 |
| Guidance Counselors | 148 | 144 | 147 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 65 | 62 | 64 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 83 | 82 | 84 |
HCPSS Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, HCPSS operates 75 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:
- Baltimore City Public Schools (195 Schools)
- Montgomery County Public Schools (207 Schools)
- Baltimore County Public Schools (174 Schools)
- Carroll County Public Schools (47 Schools)
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools (122 Schools)
Howard County Public School System Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Clarksville (4)
- Columbia (23)
- Dayton (1)
- Elkridge (6)
- Ellicott City (21)
- Fulton (4)
- Glenelg (1)
- Glenwood (2)
- Jessup (2)
- Laurel (6)
- Marriottsville (2)
- West Friendship (1)
- Woodbine (1)
Teaching in Clarksville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville Elementary School 12041 Clarksville Pk Clarksville MD 21029 (410) 313-7050 |
KG-5 | 32 | 523 |
| Clarksville Middle School 6535 South Trotter Rd Clarksville MD 21029 (410) 313-7057 |
6-8 | 41 | 608 |
| Pointers Run Elementary School 6600 South Trotter Rd Clarksville MD 21029 (410) 313-7142 |
PK-5 | 56 | 790 |
| River Hill High School 12101 Clarksville Pk Clarksville MD 21029 (410) 313-7120 |
9-12 | 93 | 1,343 |
Teaching in Columbia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atholton Elementary School 6700 Seneca Dr Columbia MD 21046 (410) 313-6853 |
PK-5 | 32 | 421 |
| Atholton High School 6520 Freetown Rd Columbia MD 21044 (410) 313-7065 |
9-12 | 90 | 1,458 |
| Bryant Woods Elementary School 5450 Blue Heron Ln Columbia MD 21044 (410) 313-6859 |
PK-5 | 31 | 367 |
| Clemens Crossing Elementary School 10320 Quarterstaff Rd Columbia MD 21044 (410) 313-6866 |
KG-5 | 35 | 502 |
| Cradlerock Elementary 6700 Cradlerock Way Columbia MD 21045 (410) 319-7601 |
PK-5 | 42 | 520 |
| Guilford Elementary School 7335 Oakland Mills Rd Columbia MD 21046 (410) 880-5930 |
PK-5 | 38 | 497 |
| Hammond High School 8800 Guilford Rd Columbia MD 21046 (410) 313-7615 |
9-12 | 95 | 1,240 |
| Harpers Choice Middle School 5450 Beaverkill Rd Columbia MD 21044 (410) 313-6929 |
6-8 | 39 | 521 |
| Jeffers Hill Elementary School 6001 Tamar Dr Columbia MD 21045 (410) 313-6872 |
KG-5 | 30 | 407 |
| Lake Elkhorn Middle 6680 Cradlerock Way Columbia MD 21045 (410) 313-7600 |
6-8 | 44 | 504 |
| Long Reach High School 6101 Old Dobbin Ln Columbia MD 21045 (410) 313-7117 |
9-12 | 101 | 1,353 |
| Longfellow Elementary School 5470 Hesperus Dr Columbia MD 21044 (410) 313-6879 |
PK-5 | 34 | 457 |
| Oakland Mills High School 9410 Kilimanjaro Rd Columbia MD 21045 (410) 313-6945 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,106 |
| Oakland Mills Middle School 9540 Kilimanjaro Rd Columbia MD 21045 (410) 313-6937 |
6-8 | 39 | 434 |
| Phelps Luck Elementary School 5370 Oldstone Ct Columbia MD 21045 (410) 313-6886 |
PK-5 | 51 | 562 |
| Running Brook Elementary School 5215 West Running Brook Rd Columbia MD 21044 (410) 313-6893 |
PK-5 | 41 | 492 |
| Stevens Forest Elementary School 6045 Stevens Forest Rd Columbia MD 21045 (410) 313-6900 |
KG-5 | 36 | 423 |
| Swansfield Elementary School 5610 Cedar Ln Columbia MD 21044 (410) 313-6907 |
PK-5 | 43 | 594 |
| Talbott Springs Elementary School 9550 Basket Ring Rd Columbia MD 21045 (410) 313-6915 |
PK-5 | 37 | 441 |
| Thunder Hill Elementary School 9357 Mellenbrook Rd Columbia MD 21045 (410) 313-6922 |
KG-5 | 35 | 470 |
| Waterloo Elementary School 5940 Waterloo Rd Columbia MD 21045 (410) 313-5014 |
PK-5 | 55 | 617 |
| Wilde Lake High School 5460 Trumpeter Rd Columbia MD 21044 (410) 313-6965 |
9-12 | 101 | 1,242 |
| Wilde Lake Middle School 10481 Cross Fox Ln Columbia MD 21044 (410) 313-6957 |
6-8 | 42 | 543 |
Teaching in Dayton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Oaks School 4691 Ten Oaks Rd Dayton MD 21036 (410) 313-1571 |
PK-5 | 48 | 636 |
Teaching in Elkridge
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Run Elementary School 6925 Old Waterloo Rd Elkridge MD 21075 (410) 313-5000 |
PK-5 | 54 | 657 |
| Ducketts Lane 6501 Ducketts Ln Elkridge MD 21075 (410) 313-5050 |
PK-5 | 51 | 662 |
| Elkridge Elementary School 7075 Montgomery Rd Elkridge MD 21075 (410) 313-5006 |
KG-5 | 51 | 767 |
| Elkridge Landing Middle School 7085 Montgomery Rd Elkridge MD 21075 (410) 313-5040 |
6-8 | 49 | 732 |
| Mayfield Woods Middle School 7950 Redbarn Way Elkridge MD 21075 (410) 313-5022 |
6-8 | 57 | 777 |
| Rockburn Elementary School 6145 Montgomery Rd Elkridge MD 21075 (410) 313-5030 |
PK-5 | 44 | 710 |
Teaching in Ellicott City
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellows Spring Elementary School 8125 Old Stockbridge Dr Ellicott City MD 21043 (410) 313-5057 |
PK-5 | 55 | 668 |
| Bonnie Branch Middle School 4979 Ilchester Rd Ellicott City MD 21043 (410) 313-2580 |
6-8 | 53 | 728 |
| Burleigh Manor Middle School 4200 Centennial Ln Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-2507 |
6-8 | 44 | 700 |
| Centennial High School 4300 Centennial Ln Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-2856 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,364 |
| Centennial Lane Elementary School 3825 Centennial Ln Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-2800 |
KG-5 | 46 | 699 |
| Dunloggin Middle School 9129 Northfield Rd Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-2831 |
6-8 | 40 | 572 |
| Ellicott Mills Middle School 4445 Montgomery Rd Ellicott City MD 21043 (410) 313-2839 |
6-8 | 51 | 772 |
| Folly Quarter Middle School 13500 Triadelphia Rd Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-1506 |
6-8 | 36 | 544 |
| Hollifield Station Elementary School 8701 Stonehouse Dr Ellicott City MD 21043 (410) 313-2550 |
PK-5 | 56 | 745 |
| Homewood School 10914 Clarksville Pk Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-7081 |
6-12 | 39 | 147 |
| Howard High School 8700 Old Annapolis Rd Ellicott City MD 21043 (410) 313-2867 |
9-12 | 114 | 1,725 |
| Ilchester Elementary School 4981 Ilchester Rd Ellicott City MD 21043 (410) 313-2524 |
PK-5 | 49 | 776 |
| Manor Woods Elementary School 11575 Frederick Rd Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-7165 |
KG-5 | 42 | 676 |
| Mount Hebron High School 9440 Old Frederick Rd Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-2880 |
9-12 | 94 | 1,448 |
| Northfield Elementary School 9125 Northfield Rd Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-2806 |
KG-5 | 45 | 723 |
| Patapsco Middle School 8885 Old Frederick Rd Ellicott City MD 21043 (410) 313-2848 |
6-8 | 39 | 628 |
| St. Johns Lane Elementary School 2960 Saint Johns Ln Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-2813 |
KG-5 | 41 | 681 |
| Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School 13400 Triadelphia Rd Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-2560 |
KG-5 | 36 | 485 |
| Veterans Elementary School 4355 Montgomery Rd Ellicott City MD 21043 (410) 313-1700 |
PK-5 | 63 | 821 |
| Waverly Elementary School 10220 Wetherburn Rd Ellicott City MD 21042 (410) 313-2819 |
PK-5 | 59 | 759 |
| Worthington Elementary School 4570 Roundhill Rd Ellicott City MD 21043 (410) 313-2825 |
KG-5 | 31 | 524 |
Teaching in Fulton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lane Special Center School 11630 Scaggsville Rd Fulton MD 20759 (410) 888-8800 |
PK-12 | 39 | 93 |
| Fulton Elementary School 11600 Scaggsville Rd Fulton MD 20759 (410) 880-5957 |
PK-5 | 50 | 703 |
| Lime Kiln Middle School 11650 Scaggsville Rd Fulton MD 20759 (410) 880-5988 |
6-8 | 42 | 635 |
| Reservoir High School 11550 Scaggsville Rd Fulton MD 20759 (410) 888-8850 |
9-12 | 101 | 1,494 |
Teaching in Glenelg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenelg High School 14025 Burnt Woods Rd Glenelg MD 21737 (410) 313-5528 |
9-12 | 83 | 1,271 |
Teaching in Glenwood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Park Elementary School 14601 Carrs Mill Rd Glenwood MD 21738 (410) 313-5500 |
PK-5 | 40 | 608 |
| Glenwood Middle School 2680route 97 Glenwood MD 21738 (410) 313-5520 |
6-8 | 35 | 544 |
Teaching in Jessup
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollman Bridge Elementary School 8200 Savageguilford Rd Jessup MD 20794 (410) 880-5920 |
PK-5 | 61 | 767 |
| Patuxent Valley Middle School 9151 Vollmerhausen Rd Jessup MD 20794 (410) 880-5840 |
6-8 | 49 | 677 |
Teaching in Laurel
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ridge Elementary School 9550 Gorman Rd Laurel MD 20723 (410) 880-5950 |
KG-5 | 48 | 748 |
| Gorman Crossing Elementary School 9999 Winter Sun Rd Laurel MD 20723 (410) 880-5900 |
PK-5 | 50 | 686 |
| Hammond Elementary School 8110 Aladdin Dr Laurel MD 20723 (410) 880-5890 |
KG-5 | 38 | 602 |
| Hammond Middle School 8100 Aladdin Dr Laurel MD 20723 (410) 880-5830 |
6-8 | 34 | 476 |
| Laurel Woods Elementary School 9250 North Laurel Rd Laurel MD 20723 (410) 880-5960 |
PK-5 | 49 | 572 |
| Murray Hill Middle School 9989 Winter Sun Rd Laurel MD 20723 (410) 880-5897 |
6-8 | 53 | 734 |
Teaching in Marriottsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriotts Ridge High School 12100 Woodford Dr Marriottsville MD 21104 (410) 313-5568 |
9-12 | 75 | 1,215 |
| Mount View Middle School 12101 Woodford Dr Marriottsville MD 21104 (410) 313-5545 |
6-8 | 44 | 733 |
Teaching in West Friendship
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Friendship Elementary School 12500 Frederick Rd West Friendship MD 21794 (410) 313-5512 |
KG-5 | 25 | 287 |
Teaching in Woodbine
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Elementary School 15901 Frederick Rd Woodbine MD 21797 (410) 313-5506 |
KG-5 | 28 | 400 |