Tawas Area Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Tawas Area Schools District oversees 3 schools with just over 60 teachers. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Michigan Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Michigan. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,710 | $39,070 - $95,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,000 | $47,670 - $94,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,160 | $46,530 - $95,370 |
| High School Teacher | $71,200 | $47,830 - $98,720 |
| PE Teacher | $62,080 | $25,960 - $101,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $75,380 | $48,720 - $100,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,240 | $77,340 - $134,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,900 | $42,380 - $89,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 Tawas Area Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $25,541 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $18,134 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tawas Area Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tawas Area Schools 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 Tawas Area Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 65 | 63 | 65 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 31 | 29 | 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 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
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 Tawas Area Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Other Support Staff | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Tawas Area Schools District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Tawas Area Schools District oversees 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Oscoda Area Schools District (2 Schools)
- Hale Area Schools District (2 Schools)
- Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools District (3 Schools)
- Arenac Eastern School District (2 Schools)
- Au Gres-Sims School District (2 Schools)
Tawas Area Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara B. Bolen Elementary School 211 South Plank Rd Tawas City MI 48763 (989) 984-2200 | KG-4 | 24 | 448 |
| Tawas Area Elementary School 825 2nd St Tawas City MI 48763 (989) 984-2300 | 5-7 | 16 | 294 |
| Tawas Area High School 255 West M 55 Tawas City MI 48763 (989) 984-2100 | 8-12 | 26 | 506 |