Buffalo Lake-Hector School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
According to published data more than fifty educators are employed at Buffalo Lake-Hector School District. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, 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.
Minnesota Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays salary ranges for teachers as 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 details salary ranges 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 and support staff 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 Buffalo Lake-Hector School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,846 | $17,709 |
| Administrators | $16,000 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Buffalo Lake-Hector School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Buffalo Lake-Hector 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 Buffalo Lake-Hector School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 43 | 43 | 46 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 20 | 20 | 21 |
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 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
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 Buffalo Lake-Hector School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Other Support Staff | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Buffalo Lake-Hector School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Buffalo Lake-Hector School District has 2 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:
- Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian School District (3 Schools)
- G.f.w. School District (3 Schools)
- Hutchinson Public School District (9 Schools)
- Redwood Area School District (4 Schools)
- Renville County West School District (2 Schools)
Buffalo Lake-Hector School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Lake-Hector Elementary School 999 Nofound St Hector MN 55314 (320) 833-5311 | PK-5 | 22 | 302 |
| Buffalo Lake-Hector Secondary School 220 West 3rd St Hector MN 55342 (320) 848-2233 | 6-12 | 24 | 292 |