Morenci Unified District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Morenci Unified District has over 1000 students and eighty teachers and support staff. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Arizona, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Arizona Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Arizona. 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 | $57,550 | $45,850 - $76,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,920 | $43,370 - $79,470 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,000 | $46,940 - $81,420 |
| High School Teacher | $64,440 | $46,240 - $93,530 |
| PE Teacher | $67,150 | $36,880 - $99,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, 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 Arizona.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,470 | $46,400 - $75,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, 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 Arizona below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,790 | $62,690 - $128,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,270 | $46,400 - $82,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, 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 Morenci Unified District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $6,083 | $12,109 |
| Administrators | $8,375 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Morenci Unified District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Morenci Unified 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 Morenci Unified District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 65 | 76 | 77 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 34 | 41 | 41 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 30 | 31 | 31 |
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 | 30 | 19 | 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 Morenci Unified District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Student Support Staff | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Other Support Staff | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Morenci Unified District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Morenci Unified District in the list 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:
- Duncan Unified District (3 Schools)
- Safford Unified District (6 Schools)
- Thatcher Unified District (4 Schools)
- Pima Unified District (4 Schools)
- Ft Thomas Unified District (3 Schools)
Morenci Unified District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Elementary School Fairbanks Rd 1 Morenci AZ 85540 (928) 865-2081 | PK-4 | 35 | 573 |
| Fairbanks Middle School 1056 Fairbanks Rd Morenci AZ 85540 (928) 865-3501 | 5-8 | 22 | 392 |
| Morenci Junior / Senior High School 1 Stadium Dr Morenci AZ 85540 (928) 865-2081 | 9-12 | 21 | 382 |