TSD -- Tumwater School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
TSD has an estimated six thousand students and 300 teachers. The TSD teacher and administration salary information displayed below are gathered from several government and organizational agencies as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
TSD Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Olympia region. 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 | $43,770 | $36,620-$51,490 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $92,070 | $64,510 - $108,190 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $93,820 | $62,890 - $120,250 |
| Middle School Teacher | $96,680 | $67,080 - $122,570 |
| High School Teacher | $98,210 | $66,450 - $122,980 |
| PE Teacher | $53,710 | $36,390 - $77,790 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Olympia, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by TSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $43,770 | $36,620-$51,490 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $88,210 | $63,880 - $121,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Olympia, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Olympia area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $151,970 | $111,020 - $174,030 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $82,680 | $55,460 - $108,800 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Olympia, 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 TSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,967 | $20,274 |
| Administrators | $16,864 | $18,207 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tumwater School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by TSD. 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 TSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 328 | 329 | 334 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 135 | 135 | 139 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 153 | 153 | 158 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 18 | 18 | 16 |
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 | 51 | 47 | 49 |
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 TSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 228 | 228 | 227 |
| District Administrators | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| District Support Staff | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| School Administrators | 18 | 20 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Student Support Staff | 22 | 24 | 18 |
| Other Support Staff | 125 | 126 | 130 |
| Guidance Counselors | 14 | 15 | 14 |
TSD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, TSD operates 14 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Olympia School District (21 Schools)
- North Thurston Public Schools (21 Schools)
- Tenino School District (4 Schools)
- Rainier School District (3 Schools)
- Yelm School District (10 Schools)