MLSD -- Moses Lake High School
Teacher Salary and Benefits
MLSD operates 16 schools with more than 400 educators. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Washington, 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.
Washington Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table details average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Washington. 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 | $48,140 | $38,080-$60,130 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $95,380 | $65,400 - $125,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,970 | $64,610 - $127,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $99,330 | $65,250 - $128,170 |
| High School Teacher | $99,350 | $62,950 - $128,410 |
| PE Teacher | $58,690 | $37,180 - $85,590 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Washington, 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 Washington.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $48,140 | $38,080-$60,130 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $93,970 | $65,950 - $126,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Washington, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of Washington below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $79,600 | $49,060-$107,980 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $160,570 | $111,830 - $205,500 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $87,680 | $57,980 - $125,950 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Washington, 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 MLSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $22,400 | $20,273 |
| Administrators | $18,433 | $18,207 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Moses Lake High School Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by MLSD. 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 MLSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 394 | 401 | 407 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 23 | 27 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 207 | 200 | 197 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 158 | 167 | 168 |
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 | 88 | 89 | 87 |
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 MLSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 268 | 268 | 282 |
| District Support Staff | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| School Administrators | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Student Support Staff | 19 | 19 | 23 |
| Other Support Staff | 168 | 174 | 184 |
| Guidance Counselors | 19 | 19 | 20 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 11 | 12 |
MLSD Schools
We have listed the 16 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by MLSD 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:
- Warden School District (3 Schools)
- Ephrata School District (8 Schools)
- Soap Lake School District (3 Schools)
- Othello School District (6 Schools)
- Royal School District (3 Schools)