Meridian Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Meridian Public Schools District has an estimated 200 students and 20 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Nebraska, 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.
Nebraska Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Nebraska. 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 | $50,150 | $31,620-$73,620 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,730 | $46,700 - $78,130 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,630 | $38,790 - $78,290 |
| High School Teacher | $65,520 | $46,870 - $78,510 |
| PE Teacher | $59,640 | $28,940 - $94,920 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Nebraska, 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 ranges for special education teachers in Nebraska.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $50,150 | $31,620-$73,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Nebraska, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Nebraska below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,310 | $43,570-$97,570 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $116,560 | $85,370 - $156,580 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $68,570 | $45,050 - $100,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Nebraska, 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 Meridian Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,851 | $16,896 |
| Administrators | $10,000 | $777 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Meridian Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Meridian Public 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 Meridian Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 12 | 10 | 11 |
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 Meridian Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Meridian Public Schools District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Meridian Public Schools 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:
- Fairbury Public Schools District (4 Schools)
- Thayer Central Community Schools District (3 Schools)
- Fillmore Central Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Shickley Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Tri County Public Schools District (2 Schools)
Meridian Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Elementary School 72380 560 Ave Daykin NE 68338 (402) 446-7265 | PK-6 | 10 | 83 |
| Meridian High School 72380 560 Ave Daykin NE 68338 (402) 446-7265 | 7-12 | 11 | 91 |