Watertown School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 200 teachers and support staff are employed at Watertown School District. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Wisconsin, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin. 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 | $36,500 | $28,530-$46,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,320 | $39,990 - $79,340 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,960 | $48,610 - $84,470 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,220 | $47,870 - $79,990 |
| High School Teacher | $66,880 | $48,550 - $83,340 |
| PE Teacher | $56,450 | $28,010 - $76,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,500 | $28,530-$46,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $64,400 | $47,940 - $79,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of Wisconsin below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,530 | $39,420-$76,430 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $114,890 | $82,010 - $140,520 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,440 | $47,470 - $86,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Wisconsin, 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 Watertown School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $24,410 | $29,463 |
| Administrators | $17,526 | $27,007 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Watertown School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Watertown School 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 Watertown School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 234 | 235 | 233 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 86 | 87 | 89 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 130 | 130 | 126 |
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 | 76 | 75 | 73 |
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 Watertown School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 134 | 134 | 130 |
| District Support Staff | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Student Support Staff | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 71 | 67 | 66 |
Watertown School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Watertown School District manages 9 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:
- Johnson Creek School District (2 Schools)
- Hustisford School District (2 Schools)
- Lake Mills Area School District (3 Schools)
- Oconomowoc Area School DistricT (8 Schools)
- Waterloo School District (4 Schools)
Watertown School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Elementary School 1101 Prospect St Watertown WI 53098 (920) 262-1495 | KG-5 | 33 | 533 |
| Lebanon Elementary School W4712 County Rd O Watertown WI 53098 (920) 925-3712 | KG-5 | 3 | 59 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 210 North Montgomery St Watertown WI 53094 (920) 262-1465 | PK-2 | 13 | 173 |
| Riverside Middle School 131 Hall St Watertown WI 53094 (920) 262-1480 | 6-8 | 53 | 799 |
| Schurz Elementary School 1508 Neenah St Watertown WI 53094 (920) 262-1485 | PK-5 | 27 | 328 |
| Watertown 4 Kids School 111 Dodge St Watertown WI 53094 (920) 262-1460 | PK-PK | 0.5 | 246 |
| Watertown High School 825 Endeavour Dr Watertown WI 53098 (920) 262-7500 | 9-12 | 74 | 1,293 |
| Webster Elementary School 634 South 12th St Watertown WI 53094 (920) 262-1490 | PK-5 | 28 | 433 |