Manistee Area Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 70 teachers and support staff and 1000 students enrolled at the 7 schools managed by Manistee Area Schools District. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several 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 displays salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Manistee Area Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,050 | $27,289 |
| Administrators | $23,094 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Manistee Area Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Manistee Area Schools 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 Manistee Area Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 75 | 75 | 74 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 38 | 37 | 36 |
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 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
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 Manistee Area Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Other Support Staff | 38 | 38 | 37 |
Manistee Area Schools District Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Manistee Area Schools 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:
- Onekama Consolidated Schools District (2 Schools)
- Bear Lake School District (2 Schools)
- Kaleva Norman Dickson School District (3 Schools)
- Mason County Central Schools District (5 Schools)
- Ludington Area School District (6 Schools)
Manistee Area Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison Elementary School 1309 Madison Rd Manistee MI 49660 (231) 723-5212 | PK-KG | 5 | 128 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary School 550 Maple St Manistee MI 49660 (231) 723-3271 | 4-6 | 19 | 358 |
| Manistee High School 525 12th St Manistee MI 49660 (231) 723-2547 | 9-12 | 21 | 487 |
| Manistee Middle School 525 12th St Manistee MI 49660 (231) 723-3271 | 7-8 | 14 | 237 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 515 Bryant Ave Manistee MI 49660 (231) 723-9285 | 1-3 | 15 | 315 |