Lower Dauphin School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 300 teachers and instructors and four thousand students enrolled at the 8 schools managed by Lower Dauphin School District. The Lower Dauphin School District administration and teacher salary data provided below are obtained from several government agencies as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Lower Dauphin School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Harrisburg-Carlisle 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 salary ranges for special education teachers that work for Lower Dauphin 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 average salary details on school administrators, 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 Lower Dauphin School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $18,632 | $21,769 |
| Administrators | $15,873 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lower Dauphin School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lower Dauphin 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 Lower Dauphin School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 283 | 279 | 277 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 131 | 131 | 130 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 126 | 123 | 121 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 16 | 16 | 17 |
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 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
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 Lower Dauphin School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 118 | 118 | 110 |
| District Support Staff | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| School Administrators | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 52 | 52 | 54 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Lower Dauphin School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Lower Dauphin School District has 8 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:
- Derry Township School District (5 Schools)
- Middletown Area School District (5 Schools)
- Central Dauphin School District (19 Schools)
- Palmyra Area School District (6 Schools)
- Steelton-Highspire School District (2 Schools)
Lower Dauphin School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Elizabethtown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conewago Elementary School 2809 Hershey Rd Elizabethtown PA 17022 (717) 367-7233 |
KG-5 | 16 | 194 |
Teaching in Grantville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hanover Elementary School 2673 Sand Beach Rd Grantville PA 17028 (717) 469-2686 |
KG-5 | 24 | 426 |
Teaching in Hershey
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hanover Elementary School 15 West 3rd St Hershey PA 17033 (717) 566-2564 |
KG-5 | 25 | 365 |
Teaching in Hummelstown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Dauphin High School 201 South Hanover St Hummelstown PA 17036 (717) 566-5330 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,167 |
| Lower Dauphin Middle School 251 Quarry Rd Hummelstown PA 17036 (717) 566-5310 |
6-8 | 66 | 921 |
| Nye Elementary School 200 South John St Hummelstown PA 17036 (717) 566-0300 |
KG-5 | 25 | 346 |
| Price School 101 East High St Hummelstown PA 17036 (717) 566-5325 |
6-12 | 5 | 13 |
Teaching in Middletown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londonderry Elementary School 260 Schoolhouse Rd Middletown PA 17057 (717) 944-9462 |
KG-5 | 31 | 321 |