Spokane Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 2,000 teachers and instructors and twenty nine thousand students enrolled at the 63 schools operated by Spokane Public Schools. The tables below detail teacher salaries at Spokane Public Schools. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Spokane Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Spokane local 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 | $37,070 | $30,260-$44,450 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $75,700 | $50,580 - $101,570 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,860 | $59,150 - $100,980 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,820 | $55,880 - $102,790 |
| High School Teacher | $83,910 | $58,040 - $103,350 |
| PE Teacher | $47,060 | $31,400 - $69,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Spokane, 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 who work for Spokane Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $37,070 | $30,260-$44,450 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $75,850 | $53,010 - $99,320 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Spokane, 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 for the Spokane area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $54,720 | $37,250-$81,990 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $126,640 | $98,540 - $152,880 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $71,530 | $46,210 - $102,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Spokane, 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 Spokane Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,892 | $20,270 |
| Administrators | $16,827 | $18,207 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Spokane Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Spokane Public Schools. 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 Spokane Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,631 | 1,661 | 1,677 |
| Preschool Teachers | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 90 | 102 | 133 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 659 | 653 | 679 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 656 | 667 | 660 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 215 | 227 | 192 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 12 | 11 | 14 |
| Teaching Assistants | 199 | 199 | 219 |
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 Spokane Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,072 | 1,072 | 1,129 |
| District Administrators | 62 | 66 | 64 |
| District Support Staff | 43 | 42 | 44 |
| School Administrators | 70 | 71 | 71 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 186 | 185 | 197 |
| Student Support Staff | 90 | 91 | 97 |
| Other Support Staff | 610 | 617 | 655 |
| Librarians | 34 | 35 | 37 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 16 | 15 |
| Guidance Counselors | 67 | 68 | 80 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 25 | 25 | 37 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 42 | 43 | 43 |
Spokane Public Schools Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Spokane Public Schools operates 63 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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- West Valley School District (spokane) (11 Schools)
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- East Valley School District (spokane) (9 Schools)
- Cheney School District (11 Schools)
- Nine Mile Falls School District (4 Schools)