Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 40 teachers and 600 students enrolled at the 2 schools operated by Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District. The tables below display administration and teacher 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 details average salary and ranges for teachers sourced 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 average salary and 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
See average salary 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 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,040 | $17,710 |
| Administrators | $8,776 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg 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 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 39 | 39 | 44 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 17 | 17 | 19 |
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 | 14 | 10 | 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 Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 18 | 18 | 20 |
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District operates 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:
- Willmar Public School District (12 Schools)
- Benson Public School District (5 Schools)
- M.a.c.c.r.a.y. School District (4 Schools)
- New London-Spicer School District (4 Schools)
- Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School District (2 Schools)
Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Kerkhoven
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerkhoven Secondary School 302 15th St North Kerkhoven MN 56252 (320) 264-1412 | 7-12 | 18 | 253 |
Teaching in Murdock
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdock Elementary School 408 Hollis St North Murdock MN 56271 (320) 875-2441 | PK-6 | 25 | 371 |