Mead School District 354
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 500 teachers and 9,000 students enrolled at the 16 schools managed by Mead School District 354. The tables below profile teacher salaries at Mead School District 354. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Mead School District 354 Teacher Salary Details
The following table details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Spokane and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $44,730 | $36,810-$60,260 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $87,830 | $61,400 - $107,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $90,480 | $61,170 - $108,480 |
| Middle School Teacher | $90,940 | $62,420 - $107,770 |
| High School Teacher | $91,860 | $61,030 - $108,730 |
| PE Teacher | $54,940 | $36,590 - $82,250 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Spokane, 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 lists salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Mead School District 354 and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $44,730 | $36,810-$60,260 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $82,800 | $61,570 - $106,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Spokane, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Spokane area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $69,720 | $37,790-$99,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $144,200 | $108,270 - $167,290 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $77,780 | $51,930 - $104,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Spokane, 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 Mead School District 354 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,039 | $20,273 |
| Administrators | $17,929 | $18,207 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mead School District 354 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Mead School District 354. 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 Mead School District 354 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 457 | 458 | 465 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 16 | 14 | 17 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 196 | 191 | 202 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 230 | 236 | 239 |
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 | 102 | 109 | 111 |
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 Mead School District 354 are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 284 | 284 | 297 |
| District Administrators | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| District Support Staff | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 39 | 40 | 42 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Other Support Staff | 158 | 157 | 168 |
| Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Mead School District 354 Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Mead School District 354 operates 16 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:
- West Valley School District (spokane) (11 Schools)
- Spokane Public Schools (63 Schools)
- Nine Mile Falls School District (4 Schools)
- East Valley School District (spokane) (9 Schools)
- Central Valley School District (28 Schools)