Thatcher Unified District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Thatcher Unified District oversees 4 schools with more than ninety teachers and support staff. The tables below provide faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Arizona, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple 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 following table lists 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 details average salary ranges for special education teachers in Arizona.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Arizona below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thatcher Unified District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,470 | $12,109 |
| Administrators | $8,500 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Thatcher Unified District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Thatcher 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 Thatcher Unified District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 80 | 86 | 88 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 47 | 52 | 54 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 26 | 26 | 27 |
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 7 | 7 | 12 |
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 Thatcher Unified District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 47 | 47 | 49 |
| Student Support Staff | 15 | 17 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 15 | 10 | 13 |
Thatcher Unified District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Thatcher 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:
- Safford Unified District (6 Schools)
- Pima Unified District (4 Schools)
- Ft Thomas Unified District (3 Schools)
- Morenci Unified District (3 Schools)
- Duncan Unified District (3 Schools)
Thatcher Unified District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Daley Primary School 3615 Second St Thatcher AZ 85552 (928) 348-7201 | KG-3 | 26 | 454 |
| Thatcher Elementary School 1350 4th Ave Thatcher AZ 85552 (928) 348-7201 | 3-6 | 17 | 398 |
| Thatcher High School 601 North 3rd Ave Thatcher AZ 85552 (928) 348-7201 | 9-12 | 27 | 439 |
| Thatcher Middle School 1300 North 4th Ave Thatcher AZ 85552 (928) 348-7201 | 6-8 | 18 | 361 |