Safford Unified District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Safford Unified District operates 6 schools with just over 200 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Arizona, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Arizona Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Arizona. 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 | $38,800 | $31,760-$47,790 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,550 | $45,850 - $76,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,920 | $43,370 - $79,470 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,000 | $46,940 - $81,420 |
| High School Teacher | $64,440 | $46,240 - $93,530 |
| PE Teacher | $67,150 | $36,880 - $99,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, 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 ranges for special education teachers in Arizona.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,800 | $31,760-$47,790 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,470 | $46,400 - $75,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, 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 Arizona below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,310 | $36,680-$75,770 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,790 | $62,690 - $128,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,270 | $46,400 - $82,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, 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 Safford Unified District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $8,892 | $12,109 |
| Administrators | $13,043 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Safford Unified District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Safford Unified 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 Safford Unified District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 163 | 158 | 160 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 110 | 106 | 105 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 41 | 41 | 41 |
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 | 60 | 57 | 69 |
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 Safford Unified District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 79 | 79 | 75 |
| District Support Staff | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Student Support Staff | 9 | 14 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 30 | 28 | 24 |
Safford Unified District Schools
We have listed the 6 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Safford Unified District in the list 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:
- Thatcher Unified District (4 Schools)
- Pima Unified District (4 Schools)
- Ft Thomas Unified District (3 Schools)
- Morenci Unified District (3 Schools)
- Duncan Unified District (3 Schools)
Safford Unified District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Stinson School 2013 South 8th Ave Safford AZ 85546 (928) 348-7010 | PK-6 | 34 | 676 |
| Lafe Nelson School 1100 South 10th Ave Safford AZ 85546 (928) 348-7020 | KG-6 | 29 | 609 |
| Mt Graham High School 300 West Discovery Park Blvd Safford AZ 85546 (928) 348-7060 | 9-12 | 6 | 127 |
| Ruth Powell Elementary School 1041 South 14th Ave Safford AZ 85546 (928) 348-7030 | KG-6 | 28 | 573 |
| Safford High School 1400 West 11th St Safford AZ 85546 (928) 348-7050 | 9-12 | 38 | 881 |
| Safford Middle School 698 West 11th St Safford AZ 85546 (928) 348-7040 | 6-8 | 25 | 455 |