Pipestone Area School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 80 teachers and support staff and 1000 students that are enrolled at the 5 schools managed by Pipestone Area School District. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Minnesota, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from multiple 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 table below lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced 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 displays salary ranges 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
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff 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 Pipestone Area School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,722 | $17,709 |
| Administrators | $13,908 | $10,976 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Pipestone Area School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Pipestone Area 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 Pipestone Area School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 35 | 35 | 34 |
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 | 38 | 41 | 42 |
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 Pipestone Area School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 45 | 45 | 44 |
| Other Support Staff | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Pipestone Area School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Pipestone Area School District operates 5 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:
- Edgerton Public School District (2 Schools)
- Lake Benton Public School District (2 Schools)
- RTR PUBLIC SCHOOLS (5 Schools)
- Luverne Public School District (5 Schools)
- Murray County Central School District (2 Schools)
Pipestone Area School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Lake Benton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Elementary School 2171 100th Ave Lake Benton MN 56149 (507) 368-9585 | KG-8 | 2 | 22 |
Teaching in Pipestone
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Elementary School 701 7th St Se Pipestone MN 56164 (507) 825-6756 | PK-1 | 16 | 216 |
| Hill Elementary School 900 6th Ave Sw Pipestone MN 56164 (507) 825-6763 | 2-4 | 17 | 275 |
| Pipestone High School 1401 7th St Sw Pipestone MN 56164 (507) 825-5861 | 9-12 | 23 | 328 |
| Pipestone Middle School 1401 7th St Sw Pipestone MN 56164 (507) 825-5861 | 5-8 | 21 | 321 |