Colby School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Colby School District has over 900 students and 70 educators. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Wisconsin, 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.
Wisconsin Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Wisconsin. 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 | $36,500 | $28,530-$46,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,320 | $39,990 - $79,340 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,960 | $48,610 - $84,470 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,220 | $47,870 - $79,990 |
| High School Teacher | $66,880 | $48,550 - $83,340 |
| PE Teacher | $56,450 | $28,010 - $76,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,500 | $28,530-$46,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,400 | $47,940 - $79,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,530 | $39,420-$76,430 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $114,890 | $82,010 - $140,520 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,440 | $47,470 - $86,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 Colby School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $21,528 | $29,464 |
| Administrators | $22,297 | $27,007 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Colby School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Colby 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 Colby School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 69 | 66 | 67 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 33 | 31 | 31 |
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 | 16 | 18 | 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 Colby School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 38 | 38 | 36 |
| Other Support Staff | 15 | 20 | 18 |
Colby School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Colby School 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:
- Abbotsford School District (2 Schools)
- Spencer School District (2 Schools)
- Owen-Withee School District (3 Schools)
- Stratford School District (3 Schools)
- Athens School District (3 Schools)
Colby School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Elementary School 202 West Dolf St Colby WI 54421 (715) 223-3939 | KG-4 | 27 | 334 |
| Colby High School 705 North 2nd St Colby WI 54421 (715) 223-2338 | 9-12 | 18 | 283 |
| Colby Middle School 703 North 2nd St Colby WI 54421 (715) 223-8869 | 5-8 | 20 | 239 |
| Unity Early Learning Center School 705 North 2nd St Colby WI 54421 (715) 223-2044 | PK-PK | 3 | 75 |