Pine River-Backus School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Pine River-Backus School District manages 6 schools with more than seventy teachers and instructors. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Minnesota Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Minnesota. 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 | $45,130 | $36,060-$61,190 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $72,880 | $45,280 - $98,680 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,790 | $48,870 - $100,880 |
| Middle School Teacher | $70,420 | $47,560 - $99,340 |
| High School Teacher | $80,020 | $49,160 - $121,220 |
| PE Teacher | $58,160 | $29,480 - $87,910 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, 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 lists the average salary for special education teachers in Minnesota.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,130 | $36,060-$61,190 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $70,350 | $49,050 - $96,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Minnesota below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $64,380 | $43,990-$88,030 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $121,780 | $78,570 - $166,270 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $69,080 | $47,870 - $94,100 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Minnesota, 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 Pine River-Backus School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $8,780 | $17,710 |
| Administrators | $4,429 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pine River-Backus School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Pine River-Backus 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 Pine River-Backus School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 70 | 69 | 70 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 35 | 33 | 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 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
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 Pine River-Backus School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 47 | 47 | 50 |
| Other Support Staff | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Pine River-Backus School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Pine River-Backus School District oversees 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:
- Pequot Lakes Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Nevis Public School District (3 Schools)
- Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District (3 Schools)
- Crosby-Ironton Public School District (2 Schools)
- Brainerd High School (Minnesota) (13 Schools)
Pine River-Backus School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River Area Learning Center School 1000 1st St North Pine River MN 56474 (218) 587-3131 | 9-12 | 5 | 70 |
| Pine River-Backus Elementary School 401 Murray Ave Pine River MN 56474 (218) 587-4447 | PK-6 | 37 | 494 |
| Pine River-Backus Secondary School 810 1st St North Pine River MN 56474 (218) 587-4425 | 7-12 | 25 | 362 |