Benzie County Central Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Based on recent publications, over 80 teachers and instructors are employed at Benzie County Central Schools District. The tables below display 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 average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,710 | $39,070 - $95,320 |
| 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 lists average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $75,380 | $48,720 - $100,370 |
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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Benzie County Central Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,351 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $18,848 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Benzie County Central Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Benzie County Central Schools 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 Benzie County Central Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 83 | 83 | 79 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 34 | 32 | 32 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 35 | 35 | 34 |
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 | 15 | 20 | 20 |
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 Benzie County Central Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 68 | 68 | 60 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 49 | 45 | 37 |
Benzie County Central Schools District Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Benzie County Central Schools District 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:
- Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools District (2 Schools)
- Bear Lake School District (2 Schools)
- Glen Lake Community Schools District (2 Schools)
- Onekama Consolidated Schools District (2 Schools)
- Kaleva Norman Dickson School District (3 Schools)
Benzie County Central Schools District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Benzonia
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie Academy 7282 Hoadley Rd Benzonia MI 49616 (231) 882-4497 | 9-12 | 2 | 53 |
| Benzie Central Middle School 9300 Homestead Rd Benzonia MI 49616 (231) 882-4498 | 7-8 | 12 | 261 |
| Benzie Central Sr. High School 9300 Homestead Rd Benzonia MI 49616 (231) 882-4497 | 9-12 | 20 | 480 |
| Crystal Lake Elementary School 7048 Severence St Benzonia MI 49616 (231) 882-4641 | KG-5 | 11 | 187 |
Teaching in Honor
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte River Elementary School 11434 Main St Honor MI 49640 (231) 325-3063 | KG-6 | 13 | 263 |
Teaching in Interlochen
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ann Elementary School 19375 Bronson Lake Rd Interlochen MI 49643 (231) 275-7730 | KG-5 | 13 | 224 |
Teaching in Thompsonville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsie Valley School 17936 Cadillac Hwy Thompsonville MI 49683 (231) 378-4164 | KG-5 | 10 | 160 |