Blue Earth Area Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Blue Earth Area Public School District manages 5 schools with over 80 educators. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Minnesota Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Minnesota. 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 | $45,130 | $36,060-$61,190 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $72,880 | $45,280 - $98,680 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,790 | $48,870 - $100,880 |
| Middle School Teacher | $70,420 | $47,560 - $99,340 |
| High School Teacher | $80,020 | $49,160 - $121,220 |
| PE Teacher | $58,160 | $29,480 - $87,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, 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 the average salary for special education teachers in Minnesota.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,130 | $36,060-$61,190 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $70,350 | $49,050 - $96,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, 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, counselors, and librarians for the state of Minnesota below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,380 | $43,990-$88,030 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $121,780 | $78,570 - $166,270 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $69,080 | $47,870 - $94,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, 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 Blue Earth Area Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $11,657 | $17,710 |
| Administrators | $10,000 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Blue Earth Area Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Blue Earth Area Public 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 Blue Earth Area Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 85 | 84 | 84 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 38 | 40 | 39 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 37 | 36 | 37 |
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 | 45 | 42 |
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 Blue Earth Area Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 55 | 55 | 59 |
| Student Support Staff | 13 | 12 | 14 |
| Other Support Staff | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Blue Earth Area Public School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Blue Earth Area Public School District has 5 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:
- Granada Huntley-East Chain #2536 School District (2 Schools)
- Fairmont Area School District (2 Schools)
- United South Central School District (2 Schools)
- Truman Public School District (2 Schools)
- Maple River School District (5 Schools)
Blue Earth Area Public School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Blue Earth
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth Area High School 1125 Hwy 169 North Blue Earth MN 56013 (507) 526-3201 | 9-12 | 23 | 363 |
| Blue Earth Area Middle School 315 East 6th St Blue Earth MN 56013 (507) 526-3115 | 6-8 | 20 | 271 |
| Blue Earth Elementary School 315 East 6th St Blue Earth MN 56013 (507) 526-3090 | KG-5 | 31 | 478 |
Teaching in Winnebago
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago Elementary School 132 1st Ave Se Winnebago MN 56098 (507) 893-3176 | KG-5 | 9 | 114 |