Gerrish-Higgins School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Gerrish-Higgins School District has over 1,000 students and 60 teachers. The tables below detail teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| 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 displays average salary ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| 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
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 Gerrish-Higgins School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $33,647 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $25,481 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Gerrish-Higgins School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Gerrish-Higgins 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 Gerrish-Higgins School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 76 | 68 | 64 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 29 | 25 | 25 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 32 | 33 | 27 |
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 Gerrish-Higgins School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 58 | 58 | 53 |
| Student Support Staff | 21 | 14 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 30 | 28 | 26 |
Gerrish-Higgins School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Gerrish-Higgins School District oversees 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Houghton Lake Community Schools District (5 Schools)
- Crawford Ausable Schools District (4 Schools)
- West Branch-Rose City Area Schools District (4 Schools)
- Mio-Ausable Schools District (2 Schools)
- Lake City Area School District (4 Schools)
Gerrish-Higgins School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon Elementary School 175 West Sunset Dr Roscommon MI 48653 (989) 275-6610 | KG-5 | 26 | 466 |
| Roscommon High School 10600 Oakwood Dr Roscommon MI 48653 (989) 275-6675 | 9-12 | 21 | 412 |
| Roscommon Middle School 299h West Sunset Dr Roscommon MI 48653 (989) 275-6640 | 5-8 | 16 | 270 |