NTPS -- North Thurston Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
It is estimated that over 700 teachers and support staff are employed at NTPS. The NTPS teacher and administration salary data presented in the following tables are taken from several government and organizational agencies as listed below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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NTPS Teacher Salary Details
This table lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Olympia 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 | $37,490 | $30,480-$44,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $75,720 | $49,410 - $101,550 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $83,640 | $60,290 - $103,000 |
| Middle School Teacher | $82,200 | $59,050 - $102,960 |
| High School Teacher | $89,880 | $63,990 - $102,140 |
| PE Teacher | $48,110 | $31,850 - $68,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Olympia, 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 the average salary for special education teachers that work for NTPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,490 | $30,480-$44,510 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,130 | $60,530 - $101,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Olympia, 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 Olympia area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $52,270 | $38,440-$71,950 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $138,590 | $107,510 - $161,460 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,810 | $48,760 - $106,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Olympia, 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 NTPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,876 | $20,272 |
| Administrators | $19,660 | $18,207 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
North Thurston Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by NTPS. 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 NTPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 723 | 732 | 748 |
| Preschool Teachers | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 33 | 36 | 41 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 356 | 360 | 359 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 322 | 322 | 333 |
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 | 151 | 139 | 150 |
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 NTPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 439 | 439 | 454 |
| District Administrators | 25 | 27 | 28 |
| District Support Staff | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| School Administrators | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 67 | 67 | 66 |
| Student Support Staff | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Other Support Staff | 225 | 249 | 264 |
| Librarians | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| Guidance Counselors | 40 | 42 | 41 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 20 | 21 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 21 | 21 | 23 |
NTPS Schools
We have listed the 21 schools and their contact information, which is managed by NTPS 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:
- Olympia School District (21 Schools)
- Tumwater School District (14 Schools)
- Yelm School District (10 Schools)
- Rainier School District (3 Schools)
- Tenino School District (4 Schools)