Otsego Public Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Otsego Public Schools District has an estimated two thousand students and 100 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through a number of 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 table below lists average salary and 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| 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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,870 | $38,670-$82,630 |
| 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 Otsego Public Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $27,975 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $13,737 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Otsego Public Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Otsego 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 Otsego Public Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 123 | 128 | 117 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 45 | 45 | 41 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 54 | 57 | 52 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 14 | 14 | 12 |
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 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
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 Otsego Public Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Other Support Staff | 67 | 68 | 67 |
Otsego Public Schools District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Otsego Public Schools District manages 6 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Plainwell Community Schools District (7 Schools)
- Martin Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Allegan Public Schools District (7 Schools)
- Gobles Public School District (3 Schools)
- Hopkins Public Schools District (4 Schools)
Otsego Public Schools District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Kalamazoo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Elementary School 8184 North 6th St Kalamazoo MI 49009 (269) 692-6150 | KG-5 | 13 | 226 |
Teaching in Otsego
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan Street Elementary School 538 Washington St Otsego MI 49078 (269) 692-6069 | PK-5 | 22 | 420 |
| Dix Street Elementary School 503 Dix St Otsego MI 49078 (269) 692-6099 | PK-5 | 22 | 336 |
| Otsego Alternative High School 570 Washington St Otsego MI 49078 (269) 692-6166 | 6-12 | 1 | 25 |
| Otsego High School 550 Washington St Otsego MI 49078 (269) 692-6166 | 9-12 | 31 | 690 |
| Otsego Middle School 540 Washington St Otsego MI 49078 (269) 692-6199 | 6-8 | 28 | 553 |