Paynesville Public School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Paynesville Public School District has more than 1000 students and 70 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail teacher salaries at Paynesville Public School District. The data has been 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.
Paynesville Public School District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the St. Cloud area. 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 | $43,310 | $35,460-$59,810 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,520 | $47,340 - $83,020 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,930 | $49,360 - $88,270 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,050 | $46,790 - $81,840 |
| High School Teacher | $72,460 | $49,420 - $87,720 |
| PE Teacher | $53,610 | $29,150 - $85,410 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Cloud, 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 that work for Paynesville Public School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $43,310 | $35,460-$59,810 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $68,450 | $49,670 - $92,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Cloud, 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 St. Cloud area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $110,990 | $78,110 - $134,970 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,990 | $47,060 - $83,520 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: St. Cloud, 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 Paynesville Public School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,114 | $17,710 |
| Administrators | $22,653 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Paynesville Public School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Paynesville Public School 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 Paynesville Public School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 69 | 69 | 67 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 31 | 30 | 29 |
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 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
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 Paynesville Public School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 44 | 44 | 42 |
| Student Support Staff | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Paynesville Public School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Paynesville Public School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Paynesville Public School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paynesville Area High School 795 West Hwy 23 Paynesville MN 56362 (320) 243-3761 | 9-12 | 19 | 289 |
| Paynesville Elementary School 205 West Mill St Paynesville MN 56362 (320) 243-3725 | PK-5 | 33 | 458 |
| Paynesville Middle School 795 West Hwy 23 Paynesville MN 56362 (320) 243-3761 | 6-8 | 15 | 223 |