Bear Lake School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than 20 teachers and instructors are employed at Bear Lake School District. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Michigan Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Michigan. 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 | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,000 | $47,670 - $94,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,160 | $46,530 - $95,370 |
| High School Teacher | $71,200 | $47,830 - $98,720 |
| PE Teacher | $62,080 | $25,960 - $101,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,870 | $38,670-$82,630 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,240 | $77,340 - $134,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,900 | $42,380 - $89,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 Bear Lake School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,057 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $7,975 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Bear Lake School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 19 | 19 | 16 |
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 Bear Lake School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 22 | 22 | 19 |
| Other Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 9 |
Bear Lake School District Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Bear Lake 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:
- Onekama Consolidated Schools District (2 Schools)
- Kaleva Norman Dickson School District (3 Schools)
- Benzie County Central Schools District (7 Schools)
- Manistee Area Schools District (7 Schools)
- Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools District (2 Schools)
Bear Lake School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake Elementary School 7748 Cody St Bear Lake MI 49614 (231) 864-3133 | PK-6 | 9 | 164 |
| Bear Lake High School 7748 Cody St Bear Lake MI 49614 (231) 864-3133 | 7-12 | 6 | 154 |