OCSD -- Okaloosa County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 2,000 teachers and support staff and 30,000 students enrolled at the 54 schools operated by OCSD. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries at OCSD. The data is sourced from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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OCSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $30,010 | $23,000-$36,870 |
| Middle School Teacher | $55,620 | $46,720 - $60,660 |
| High School Teacher | $57,840 | $46,920 - $59,650 |
| PE Teacher | $68,570 | $29,670 - $109,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,990 | $30,940-$72,560 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $85,290 | $60,370 - $123,400 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,590 | $36,860 - $76,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, 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 OCSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,123 | $13,859 |
| Administrators | $11,171 | $13,315 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Okaloosa County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by OCSD. 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 OCSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,871 | 1,830 | 1,808 |
| Preschool Teachers | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 136 | 145 | 144 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 675 | 700 | 716 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 861 | 786 | 766 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 180 | 179 | 163 |
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 | 158 | 304 | 320 |
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 OCSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,112 | 1,112 | 1,190 |
| District Administrators | 20 | 18 | 21 |
| District Support Staff | 79 | 83 | 88 |
| School Administrators | 64 | 70 | 74 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 144 | 146 | 147 |
| Student Support Staff | 93 | 93 | 91 |
| Other Support Staff | 530 | 702 | 768 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 21 | 25 |
| Guidance Counselors | 31 | 32 | 39 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 19 | 20 | 24 |
OCSD Schools
We have listed the 54 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by OCSD 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:
- Santa Rosa County School District (40 Schools)
- Walton County School District (23 Schools)
- Escambia County School District (74 Schools)
- Bay District Schools (51 Schools)
- Holmes County School District (11 Schools)
Okaloosa County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Baker (1)
- Crestview (16)
- Destin (2)
- Eglin Afb (1)
- Fort Walton Beach (13)
- Laurel Hill (1)
- Mary Esther (2)
- Niceville (6)
- Shalimar (3)
- Valparaiso (2)
Teaching in Baker
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker School 1369 14th St Baker FL 32531 (850) 689-7279 |
PK-12 | 81 | 1,384 |
Teaching in Crestview
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjudicated Youth Facility School 4448 Straight Line Rd Crestview FL 32539 (850) 689-7177 |
6-12 | 1 | 27 |
| Antioch Elementary School 4700 Whitehurst Ln Crestview FL 32536 (850) 683-7540 |
PK-5 | 53 | 869 |
| Bob Sikes Elementary School 425 Adams Dr Crestview FL 32536 (850) 689-7268 |
PK-5 | 54 | 880 |
| Crestview High School 1250 North Ferdon Blvd Crestview FL 32536 (850) 689-7177 |
9-12 | 98 | 1,990 |
| Davidson Middle School 6261 Old Bethel Rd Crestview FL 32536 (850) 683-7500 |
6-8 | 47 | 919 |
| Emerald Coast Career Institute North School 500 Alabama St Crestview FL 32536 (850) 689-5535 |
4-12 | 4 | 37 |
| Gulf Coast Youth Academy 4448 Straight Line Rd Crestview FL 32539 (850) 689-7800 |
6-12 | 3 | 18 |
| Lance C. Richbourg Middle School 3200 East Redstone Ave Crestview FL 32539 (850) 689-7229 |
6-8 | 47 | 860 |
| Northwood Elementary School 501 4th Ave Crestview FL 32536 (850) 689-7252 |
PK-5 | 52 | 745 |
| Okaloosa Regional Detention School 4448 Straight Line Rd Crestview FL 32539 (850) 689-7177 |
5-12 | 1 | 14 |
| Okaloosa Youth Academy 4448 Straight Line Rd Crestview FL 32539 (850) 689-7177 |
5-12 | 5 | 61 |
| Okaloosa Youth Development Center School 4448 Straight Line Rd Crestview FL 32539 (850) 689-7177 |
6-12 | 2 | 32 |
| Richbourg Day School 500 Alabama St Crestview FL 32536 (850) 689-7229 |
PK-12 | 10 | 59 |
| Southside Center School 650 South Pearl St Crestview FL 32539 (850) 689-7203 |
PK-PK | 11 | 219 |
| Southside Elementary School 3400 East Redstone Ave Crestview FL 32539 (850) 689-7203 |
PK-5 | 61 | 934 |
| Walker Elementary School 2988 Stillwell Blvd Crestview FL 32539 (850) 689-7220 |
PK-5 | 49 | 719 |
Teaching in Destin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destin Elementary School 630 Kelly St Destin FL 32541 (850) 833-4360 |
PK-4 | 49 | 811 |
| Destin Middle School 4608 Legendary Marina Dr Destin FL 32541 (850) 833-7655 |
5-8 | 37 | 654 |
Teaching in Eglin Afb
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School 200 Gaffney Rd Eglin Afb FL 32542 (850) 833-4320 |
PK-4 | 34 | 486 |
Teaching in Fort Walton Beach
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice High School & Technical Center 1976 Lewis Turner Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL 32547 (850) 833-3500 |
4-12 | 38 | 306 |
| Annette P. Edwins Elementary School 7 Wright Parkway Sw Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 (850) 833-3333 |
PK-5 | 33 | 424 |
| Choctawhatchee High School 110 Racetrack Rd Nw Fort Walton Beach FL 32547 (850) 833-3614 |
9-12 | 84 | 1,615 |
| Elliott Point Elementary School 301 Hughes St Ne Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 (850) 833-3355 |
PK-5 | 43 | 623 |
| Fort Walton Beach High School 400 Hollywood Blvd Sw Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 (850) 833-3300 |
9-12 | 85 | 1,744 |
| Kenwood Elementary School 15 Eagle St Ne Fort Walton Beach FL 32547 (850) 833-3570 |
PK-5 | 44 | 608 |
| Liza Jackson Preparatory School 546 Mary Esther Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 (850) 833-3321 |
KG-8 | 53 | 823 |
| Max Bruner Junior Middle School 322 Holmes Blvd Nw Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 (850) 833-3266 |
6-8 | 47 | 806 |
| Northwest Florida Ballet Academie School 310 Perry Ave Se Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 (850) 664-7787 |
3-8 | 8 | 144 |
| Okaloosa Academy 81 Roberts Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL 32547 (850) 864-3133 |
6-12 | 12 | 285 |
| Silver Sands-Excep. Children School 349 Holmes Blvd Nw Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 (850) 833-3364 |
PK-12 | 20 | 138 |
| W. C. Pryor Middle School 201 Racetrack Rd Nw Fort Walton Beach FL 32547 (850) 833-3613 |
6-8 | 33 | 626 |
| Wright Elementary School 305 Lang Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32547 (850) 833-3580 |
PK-5 | 45 | 619 |
Teaching in Laurel Hill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill School 8078 4th St Laurel Hill FL 32567 (850) 652-4111 |
PK-12 | 31 | 434 |
Teaching in Mary Esther
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florosa Elementary School 1700 West Hwy 98 Mary Esther FL 32569 (850) 833-4381 |
PK-5 | 35 | 565 |
| Mary Esther Elementary School 320 East Miracle Strip Parkway Mary Esther FL 32569 (850) 833-3371 |
PK-5 | 42 | 634 |
Teaching in Niceville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Elementary School 4545 Range Rd Niceville FL 32578 (850) 833-4240 |
PK-5 | 55 | 875 |
| C. W. Ruckel Middle School 201 Partin Dr North Niceville FL 32578 (850) 833-4142 |
6-8 | 50 | 990 |
| James E Plew Elementary School 220 Pine Ave Niceville FL 32578 (850) 833-4100 |
PK-5 | 45 | 718 |
| Lula J. Edge Elementary School 300 Hwy 85 North Niceville FL 32578 (850) 833-4138 |
PK-5 | 37 | 575 |
| Niceville High School 800 John Sims Parkway East Niceville FL 32578 (850) 833-4114 |
9-12 | 95 | 1,959 |
| Owc Collegiate High School 100 College Blvd East Niceville FL 32578 (850) 729-4949 |
10-12 | 7 | 283 |
Teaching in Shalimar
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Meigs Middle School 150 Richbourg Ave Shalimar FL 32579 (850) 833-4301 |
6-8 | 30 | 529 |
| Longwood Elementary School 50 Holly Ave Shalimar FL 32579 (850) 833-4329 |
PK-5 | 44 | 619 |
| Shalimar Elementary School 1350 Joe Martin Circle Shalimar FL 32579 (850) 833-4339 |
PK-5 | 41 | 623 |
Teaching in Valparaiso
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addie R. Lewis Middle School 281 Mississippi Ave Valparaiso FL 32580 (850) 833-4130 |
PK-8 | 45 | 623 |
| Okaloosa Stemm Center 379 Edge Ave Valparaiso FL 32580 (850) 833-4120 |
6-8 | 8 | 135 |