Murray Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 100 educators and 1,000 students enrolled at the 6 schools managed by Murray Independent School District. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Kentucky, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from 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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Kentucky Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kentucky. 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 | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $54,890 | $39,410 - $70,280 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,650 | $39,750 - $73,320 |
| Middle School Teacher | $56,110 | $40,420 - $78,460 |
| High School Teacher | $58,160 | $40,650 - $79,040 |
| PE Teacher | $59,620 | $21,060 - $97,200 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers in Kentucky.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,010 | $22,420-$60,070 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $54,510 | $39,450 - $64,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Kentucky below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $50,840 | $29,370-$82,070 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,870 | $64,430 - $122,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,890 | $35,960 - $81,540 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kentucky, 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 Murray Independent School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,621 | $15,370 |
| Administrators | $6,009 | $9,402 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Murray Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Murray Independent 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 Murray Independent School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 106 | 104 | 104 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 37 | 33 | 53 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 32 | 34 | 16 |
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 | 93 | 72 | 79 |
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 Murray Independent School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 94 | 94 | 92 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Student Support Staff | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 45 | 45 | 46 |
Murray Independent School District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Murray Independent School District in the list 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:
- Glasgow Independent School District (7 Schools)
- Calloway County School District (8 Schools)
- Mayfield Independent School District (3 Schools)
- Marshall County School District (12 Schools)
- Graves County School District (14 Schools)
Murray Independent School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Elementary School 111 Broach Ave Murray KY 42071 (270) 753-5022 |
KG-3 | 34 | 511 |
| Murray High School 501 Doran Rd Murray KY 42071 (270) 753-5202 |
9-12 | 27 | 440 |
| Murray Middle School 801 Main St Murray KY 42071 (270) 753-5125 |
4-8 | 33 | 551 |
| Murray Preschool Head Start School 208 South 13th St Murray KY 42071 (270) 762-6863 |
PK-PK | 9 | 15 |