WWCSD -- Wayne-Westland Community Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
WWCSD has more than 10,000 students and 600 teachers and instructors. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple 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 details average salary and ranges for teachers sourced 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| 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 and ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,730 | $30,310-$50,720 |
| 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 and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $58,870 | $38,670-$82,630 |
| 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 WWCSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $30,594 | $27,286 |
| Administrators | $17,765 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Wayne-Westland Community Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by WWCSD. 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 WWCSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 681 | 642 | 639 |
| Preschool Teachers | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 39 | 38 | 42 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 215 | 195 | 200 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 241 | 218 | 215 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 169 | 176 | 165 |
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 | 185 | 181 | 177 |
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 WWCSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 553 | 553 | 531 |
| District Administrators | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| School Administrators | 33 | 36 | 34 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 87 | 87 | 81 |
| Student Support Staff | 99 | 122 | 118 |
| Other Support Staff | 281 | 277 | 269 |
| Guidance Counselors | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| Other School Counselors | 2 | 18 | 17 |
WWCSD Schools
We have listed the 19 schools and their contact information, which is managed by WWCSD 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:
- Garden City Public School (8 Schools)
- Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (25 Schools)
- Crestwood School District (6 Schools)
- Livonia Public Schools (26 Schools)
- Westwood Community Schools District (7 Schools)
Wayne-Westland Community Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Canton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker-Winter Elementary School 39932 Michigan Ave Canton MI 48188 (734) 419-2780 | KG-4 | 22 | 434 |
Teaching in Inkster
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hicks School 100 Helen St Inkster MI 48141 (734) 419-2660 | KG-4 | 26 | 463 |
Teaching in Wayne
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School 33555 Annapolis St Wayne MI 48184 (734) 419-2402 | 4-11 | 49 | 974 |
| Hoover Elementary School 5400 4th St Wayne MI 48184 (734) 419-2670 | KG-4 | 17 | 281 |
| Roosevelt / Mcgrath Elementary School 36075 Currier St Wayne MI 48184 (734) 419-2720 | PK-6 | 24 | 362 |
| Taft-Galloway Elementary School 4035 Gloria St Wayne MI 48184 (734) 419-2760 | KG-4 | 18 | 319 |
| Wayne Memorial High School 3001 4th St Wayne MI 48184 (734) 419-2206 | 8-12 | 78 | 1,780 |
Teaching in Westland
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Middle School 33475 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186 (734) 419-2380 | 3-6 | 43 | 847 |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School 38501 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186 (734) 419-2350 | 7-8 | 40 | 842 |
| Albert Schweitzer Elementary School 2601 Treadwell St Westland MI 48186 (734) 419-2750 | KG-4 | 20 | 394 |
| Alexander Hamilton Elementary School 1031 South Schuman St Westland MI 48186 (734) 419-2650 | KG-4 | 26 | 449 |
| Eugene B. Elliott Elementary School 30800 Bennington St Westland MI 48186 (734) 419-2610 | KG-4 | 22 | 389 |
| John Glenn High School 36105 Marquette St Westland MI 48185 (734) 419-2323 | 8-12 | 78 | 1,884 |
| John Marshall Middle School 35100 Bayview St Westland MI 48186 (734) 419-2277 | 3-6 | 42 | 845 |
| P.d. Graham Elementary School 1255 South John Hix St Westland MI 48186 (734) 419-2620 | KG-4 | 21 | 431 |
| Thomas A. Edison Elementary School 34505 Hunter Ave Westland MI 48185 (734) 419-2600 | KG-4 | 20 | 457 |
| Tinkham Alternative Education School 450 South Venoy Rd Westland MI 48186 (734) 419-2436 | 9-12 | 10 | 81 |
| Wayne-Westland Adult and Community Education School 450 South Venoy Rd Westland MI 48186 (734) 419-2427 | 9-12 | 4 | 130 |
| Wildwood Elementary School 500 North Wildwood St Westland MI 48185 (734) 419-2790 | KG-4 | 24 | 518 |