Merrill Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Merrill Area School District operates 9 schools with more than 200 teachers. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Wisconsin, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered 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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Wisconsin Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Wisconsin. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $31,980 | $22,900-$40,000 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,320 | $43,940 - $74,370 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,960 | $46,200 - $80,010 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,610 | $46,840 - $76,500 |
| High School Teacher | $62,500 | $46,810 - $79,100 |
| PE Teacher | $46,800 | $22,020 - $68,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Wisconsin, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers in Wisconsin.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $31,980 | $22,900-$40,000 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,000 | $45,440 - $77,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Wisconsin, 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 and support staff for the state of Wisconsin below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $47,770 | $26,760-$72,270 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $104,210 | $77,310 - $129,380 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $57,770 | $39,310 - $78,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Wisconsin, 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 Merrill Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,488 | $29,461 |
| Administrators | $18,844 | $27,007 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Merrill Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Merrill Area 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 Merrill Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 185 | 183 | 193 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 8 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 72 | 72 | 77 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 96 | 96 | 101 |
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 | 43 | 44 | 48 |
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 Merrill Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 109 | 109 | 86 |
| School Administrators | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 19 | 26 | 19 |
| Student Support Staff | 14 | 11 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 54 | 53 | 33 |
Merrill Area School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Merrill Area School District operates 9 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:
- Wausau School District (21 Schools)
- Marathon City School District (3 Schools)
- Tomahawk School District (3 Schools)
- D.C. Everest School District (11 Schools)
- Athens School District (3 Schools)
Merrill Area School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Hamburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove School 290 County Rd F Hamburg WI 54411 (715) 536-7684 |
KG-5 | 7 | 97 |
Teaching in Merrill
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Virtual Academy 1201 North Sales St Merrill WI 54452 (715) 536-9593 |
PK-12 | 8 | 755 |
| Headstart and Early Childhood School W4165 Hwy 64 Merrill WI 54452 (715) 536-2392 |
PK-PK | 6 | 213 |
| Jefferson Elementary School 1914 Jackson St Merrill WI 54452 (715) 536-5432 |
KG-5 | 22 | 285 |
| Kate Goodrich Elementary School 505 West 10th St Merrill WI 54452 (715) 536-5233 |
KG-5 | 29 | 341 |
| Merrill Adult Diploma Academy 1101 North Mill St Merrill WI 54452 (715) 536-1431 |
10-12 | 1 | 6 |
| Merrill High School 1201 North Sales St Merrill WI 54452 (715) 536-4594 |
9-12 | 55 | 948 |
| Prairie River Middle School 106 North Polk St Merrill WI 54452 (715) 536-9593 |
6-8 | 41 | 552 |
| Washington Elementary School 1900 East 6th St Merrill WI 54452 (715) 536-2373 |
KG-5 | 24 | 308 |