Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

Teacher Salary and Benefits

There are more than 900 teachers and support staff and nineteen thousand students enrolled at the 45 schools operated by MSBSD . The MSBSD district's salary data displayed in the tables below are taken from several government agencies as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.

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MSBSD Teacher Salary Details

The table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Anchorage 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 SalarySalary Range
Elementary School Teacher$61,440$31,290 - $77,560
Middle School Teacher$74,770$50,130 - $100,000
High School Teacher$75,180$49,260 - $99,480
PE Teacher$43,870$23,710 - $81,540

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Anchorage, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041

School Administrators and Staff Salary

Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Anchorage area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$114,280$80,890 - $136,100
Guidance & School Counselors$62,120$48,040 - $82,600

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Anchorage, 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 MSBSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).

 DistrictAlaska
Teachers & Aides$46,331$40,863
Administrators$32,519$28,490

Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Jobs and Careers

The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by MSBSD . 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 MSBSD per grade classification is displayed below.

 201220132014
Total Teachers914640894
Kindergarten Teachers494656
Elementary School Teachers428292399
Middle & High School Teachers434302440

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.

 201220132014
Teaching Assistants246245245

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 MSBSD are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff650650648
District Administrators434443
District Support Staff787876
School Administrators8110093
School Administrative Support Staff109110115
Student Support Staff898986
Other Support Staff238229235
Librarians252121
Guidance Counselors312828
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors271626

MSBSD Schools

We have listed the 45 schools and their contact information, which is operated by MSBSD in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Map & Boundaries

Schools By City

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Teaching in Big Lake

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Big Lake Elementary School
Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
PK-5 26 439
Houston High School
12501 West Hawk Rd
Big Lake AK 99652
(907) 892-9400
9-12 20 380

Teaching in Eagle River

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Alaska Middle College School
10928 Eagle River Rd
Eagle River AK 99577
(907) 746-8494
11-12 3 83

Teaching in Houston

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Houston Middle School
12801 West Hawk Ln
Houston AK 99694
(907) 892-9500
6-8 21 388

Teaching in Palmer

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Academy Charter School
801 East Arctic
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
KG-8 17 235
Beryozava School
501 North Gulkana
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 746-9239
KG-12 1 17
Birchtree Charter School
7101 East Palmer Wasilla Hwy
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
KG-8 17 333
Butte Elementary School
4006 South Butte Rd
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
PK-5 19 316
Colony High School
9550 East Colony School Dr
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
9-12 47 1,100
Colony Middle School
9250 Colony School Dr
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
6-8 31 655
Matanuska Susitna Secondary School
501 North Gulkana
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 746-9212
6-12 0.8 13
Palmer High School
1170 West Arctic Ave
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
9-12 38 794
Palmer Middle School
1159 South Chugach
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 761-4300
6-8 30 641
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
1959 North Trunk Rd
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
PK-5 23 407
Sherrod Elementary School
561 North Gulkana St
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 761-4100
3-5 24 436
Swanson Elementary School
507 North Gulkana
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
PK-2 26 449
Valley Pathways School
1150 North France Rd
Palmer AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
9-12 9 168

Teaching in Sutton

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Glacier View School
21970 West Glenn Hwy
Sutton AK 99674
(907) 745-5122
KG-12 4 39
Sutton Elementary School
4 Wright Way Mi 61 Glenn Hwy N
Sutton AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
KG-5 4 38

Teaching in Talkeetna

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Susitna Valley High School
Mile 98.6 Parks Hwy
Talkeetna AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
7-12 12 165
Talkeetna Elementary School
Mile 14 Talkeetna Spur Rd
Talkeetna AK 99676
(907) 733-2252
PK-6 6 111

Teaching in Trapper Creek

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Trapper Creek Elementary School
Mile 2.5 Petersville Rd
Trapper Creek AK 99683
(907) 733-2298
PK-6 4 37

Teaching in Wasilla

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Burchell High School
1775 West Parks Hwy
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
9-12 13 265
Correspondence Study School
600 East Railroad Ave
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 864-2040
KG-12 16 1,496
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
800 North Seward Meridian
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 864-2100
PK-5 25 451
Finger Lake Elementary School
5981 Eek St
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
PK-5 19 307
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School
4691 East Nelson Rd
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
PK-5 26 412
Fronteras Charter School
7010 East Bogard Rd
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 745-2223
KG-8 14 233
Goose Bay Elementary School
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla AK 99687
(907) 352-6400
PK-2 26 534
Iditarod Elementary School
801 North Wasilla Fishhook Rd
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
PK-5 24 352
John Shaw Elementary School
3750 East Paradise Ln
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
PK-5 24 442
Knik Elementary School
6350 West Hollywood
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 352-0300
3-5 24 439
Larson Elementary School
2722 East Seldon Rd
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
PK-5 23 394
Mat-Su Career & Technology Education High School
2472 North Seward Meridian Par
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
9-12 27 423
Mat-Su Day School
3901 East Bogard Rd
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 376-0459
KG-12 7 75
Meadow Lakes Elementary School
1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla AK 99687
(907) 352-6100
PK-5 25 434
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center School
7362 West Parks 714
Wasilla AK 99623
(907) 357-6786
KG-8 7 163
Midvalley High School
7362 West Parks Hwy 723
Wasilla AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
KG-12 10 191
Snowshoe Elementary School
2001 West Fairview Loop
Wasilla AK 99645
(907) 352-9500
PK-5 22 393
Tanaina Elementary School
2550 Lucille St
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
PK-5 23 432
Teeland Middle School
2788 North Seward Meridian Par
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
6-8 36 702
Twindly-Bridge Charter School
141 East Seldon Rd
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
KG-12 3 259
Wasilla High School
701 Bogard Rd
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 352-8200
9-12 59 1,215
Wasilla Middle School
650 Bogard Rd
Wasilla AK 99654
(907) 352-5300
6-8 39 798

Teaching in Willow

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Willow Elementary School
Mile 69.5 Parks Hwy
Willow AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
PK-6 10 130