Athens School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than thirty teachers and 400 students enrolled at the 3 schools managed by Athens School District. The Athens School District administration and teacher salary details presented in the tables below are taken from several government sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Athens School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Wausau 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $33,920 | $28,600-$43,000 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $61,030 | $42,060 - $78,060 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,140 | $48,550 - $78,440 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,000 | $47,350 - $79,130 |
| High School Teacher | $64,990 | $48,730 - $78,170 |
| PE Teacher | $40,770 | $15,860 - $73,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Wausau, 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 who work for Athens School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,070 | $46,920 - $77,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Wausau, 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 Wausau area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $108,490 | $79,540 - $132,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,430 | $29,810 - $78,460 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Wausau, 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 Athens School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,574 | $29,464 |
| Administrators | $23,889 | $27,007 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Athens School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Athens 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 Athens School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 36 | 38 | 34 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 11 | 12 | 9 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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 Athens School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Athens School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Athens School District oversees 3 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:
- Edgar School District (3 Schools)
- Abbotsford School District (2 Schools)
- Marathon City School District (3 Schools)
- Colby School District (4 Schools)
- Medford Area School District (5 Schools)
Athens School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Elementary School 209 North Schlegel St Athens WI 54411 (715) 257-7571 | PK-5 | 11 | 144 |
| Athens High School 601 West Limits Rd Athens WI 54411 (715) 257-7511 | 9-12 | 14 | 202 |
| Athens Junior High School 601 West Limits Rd Athens WI 54411 (715) 257-7511 | 6-8 | 9 | 96 |