RSU 73 School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 100 teachers and instructors and two thousand students enrolled at the 7 schools managed by RSU 73. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Maine, 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.
Maine Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Maine. 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 | $45,350 | $36,170-$60,110 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,810 | $45,350 - $79,290 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,930 | $46,570 - $92,100 |
| Middle School Teacher | $66,830 | $47,640 - $80,650 |
| High School Teacher | $66,820 | $47,520 - $83,450 |
| PE Teacher | $58,490 | $31,270 - $102,780 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Maine, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Maine.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $45,350 | $36,170-$60,110 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,220 | $45,620 - $79,390 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Maine, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Maine below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $60,990 | $42,870-$77,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $105,550 | $79,850 - $128,750 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,230 | $45,300 - $82,460 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Maine, 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 RSU 73 is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Administrators | $17,273 | $16,306 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
RSU 73 School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by RSU 73. 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 RSU 73 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 126 | 132 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 78 | 80 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 41 | 42 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 42 | 46 |
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 RSU 73 are shown in the table below.
| 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 103 | 110 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 14 | 12 |
| Student Support Staff | 10 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 62 | 73 |
RSU 73 Schools
We have listed the 7 schools and their contact information, which is operated by RSU 73 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:
- RSU 38 SCHOOL DISTRICT (6 Schools)
- RSU 52 - MSAD 52 (6 Schools)
- RSU 10 SCHOOL DISTRICT (9 Schools)
- RSU 09 (8 Schools)
- WINTHROP PUBLIC SCHOOLS (3 Schools)
RSU 73 School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Jay
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Elementary School 12 Tiger Dr Jay ME 04239 (207) 897-5719 | KG-5 | 29 | 311 |
| Spruce Mountain High School 33 Community Dr Jay ME 04239 (207) 897-4336 | 9-12 | 40 | 468 |
| Spruce Mountain Middle School 23 Community Dr Jay ME 04239 (207) 897-4319 | 6-8 | 28 | 369 |
Teaching in Livermore
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore Elementary School 107 Gibbs Mill Rd Livermore ME 04253 (207) 897-3355 | PK-5 | 34 | 456 |