TUSD -- Tucson Unified School District

Teacher Salary and Benefits

TUSD has an estimated 50,000 students and 3,000 teachers and instructors. The TUSD teacher and administration salary figures presented in the following tables 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.

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TUSD Teacher Salary Details

This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Tucson area. 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
Preschool Teacher$32,770$27,250-$45,050
Kindergarten Teacher$46,370$37,510 - $56,030
Elementary School Teacher$46,300$38,730 - $57,910
Middle School Teacher$45,970$38,300 - $55,540
High School Teacher$49,590$38,940 - $61,160
PE Teacher$61,360$28,970 - $95,370

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tucson, 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 and ranges for special education teachers that work for TUSD and surrounding area school districts.

 Average SalarySalary Range
Special Ed. (Preschool)$32,770$27,250-$45,050
Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary)$48,450$38,370 - $61,390

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tucson, 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, counselors, and librarians for the Tucson area below.

 Average SalarySalary Range
School Administrators (Preschool)$46,000$34,310-$58,030
School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School)$79,110$53,580 - $103,130
Guidance & School Counselors$49,350$38,510 - $63,490

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Tucson, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021

Tucson Unified School District Jobs and Careers

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

 201220132014
Total Teachers2,8752,6982,594
Kindergarten Teachers168184171
Elementary School Teachers1,9071,5661,527
Middle & High School Teachers799948894

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 Assistants726749668

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 TUSD are shown in the table below.

 201220132014
Total Administrators & Staff2,4962,4961,913
District Administrators65877
District Support Staff44273262
Student Support Staff347876708
Other Support Staff949948884
Librarians183513
Guidance Counselors429348
Elementary School Guidance Counselors184628
Middle & High School Guidance Counselors244620

TUSD Schools

Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, TUSD has 118 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.

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Tucson Unified School District Map & Boundaries

School Grades Full-Time Teachers Students
Alice Vail Middle School
5350 East 16th St
Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 584-5400
6-8 33 672
Anna Henry Elementary School
650 North Igo Way
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 731-4700
PK-5 18 396
Anna Lawrence Intermediate School
4850 West Jeffrey Rd
Tucson AZ 85757
(520) 225-6060
3-8 20 408
Annie Kellond Elementary School
6606 East Lehigh Dr
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 29 577
Blenman Elementary School
1695 North Country Club
Tucson AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 20 481
Bloom Elementary School
8310 East Pima
Tucson AZ 85715
(520) 731-3700
PK-6 24 394
Bonillas Elementary Basic Curriculum Magnet School
4757 East Winsett St
Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 23 436
Booth-Fickett Math / Science Magnet School
450 South Montego Dr
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 225-6060
PK-8 66 1,281
Borman Elementary School
6630 Lightning Dr
Tucson AZ 85708
(520) 584-4600
PK-5 23 480
Borton Primary Magnet School
700 East 22nd St
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 24 416
C E Rose Elementary School
710 West Michigan Dr
Tucson AZ 85714
(520) 225-6060
PK-8 32 730
Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School
440 South Main Ave
Tucson AZ 85701
(520) 225-1200
PK-5 18 307
Catalina High Magnet School
3645 East Pima
Tucson AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
9-12 61 1,008
Cavett Elementary School
2120 East Naco Vista
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-1300
PK-5 28 288
Cholla High Magnet School
2001 West Starr Pass Blvd
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060
9-12 79 1,665
Collier Elementary School
3900 North Bear Canyon Rd
Tucson AZ 85749
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 11 214
Cragin Elementary School
2945 North Tucson Blvd
Tucson AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 24 338
Davidson Elementary School
3950 Paradise Falls Dr
Tucson AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 17 322
Davis Bilingual Magnet School
500 West St Mary's Rd
Tucson AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 17 346
Dietz Elementary School
7575 East Palma St
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 731-4000
PK-8 23 419
Doolen Middle School
2400 North Country Club Rd
Tucson AZ 85716
(520) 225-6060
6-8 42 792
Drachman Primary Magnet School
1085 South Tenth Ave
Tucson AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
PK-6 21 302
Dunham Elementary School
9850 East 29th St
Tucson AZ 85748
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 10 208
Ford Elementary School
8001 East Stella Rd
Tucson AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
PK-6 19 404
Frances J Warren Elementary School
3505 West Milton Rd
Tucson AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 16 249
Fruchthendler Elementary School
7470 East Cloud Rd
Tucson AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400
PK-5 19 379
Gale Elementary School
678 South Gollob Rd
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 731-4500
PK-5 20 414
Gridley Middle School
350 South Harrison
Tucson AZ 85748
(520) 225-6060
6-8 36 730
Harold Steele Elementary School
700 South Sarnoff Dr
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 731-6800
PK-5 22 344
Harriet Johnson Primary School
6060 South Joseph Ave
Tucson AZ 85757
(520) 225-6060
PK-2 21 335
Henry Hank Oyama School
2700 South La Cholla Blvd
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 21 421
Holladay Intermediate Magnet School
1110 East 33rd St
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 15 259
Hollinger Elementary School
150 West Ajo Way
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060
PK-8 21 529
Howell Peter Elementary School
401 North Irving
Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 19 340
Hudlow Elementary School
502 North Caribe
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 18 290
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School
5831 East Pima St
Tucson AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100
6-8 23 419
Irene Erickson Elementary School
6750 East Stella Rd
Tucson AZ 85730
(520) 584-5000
PK-5 29 585
John E White Elementary School
2315 West Canada St
Tucson AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 32 710
John E Wright Elementary School
4311 East Linden
Tucson AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 21 387
Laura N. Banks Elementary School
3200 S.lead Flower
Tucson AZ 85735
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 20 366
Lineweaver Elementary School
461 South Bryant
Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 30 556
Lynn Urquides School
1573 West Ajo Way
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 32 600
Magee Middle School
8300 East Speedway Blvd
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 225-6060
6-8 33 649
Maldonado Amelia Elementary School
3535 West Messala Way
Tucson AZ 85746
(520) 908-4100
PK-5 20 391
Mansfeld Middle School
1300 East 6th St
Tucson AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
6-8 46 802
Manzo Elementary School
855 N.melrose
Tucson AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 20 287
Marshall Elementary School
9066 East 29th St
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 731-4900
PK-5 19 347
Mary Meredith K-12 School
755 North Magnolia Ave
Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
KG-12 9 57
Mccorkle Pk-8
4455 South Mission Rd
Tucson AZ 85746
(520) 877-2000
PK-8 39 825
Miles-Exploratory Learning Center School
1400 East Broadway
Tucson AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
PK-8 25 319
Miller Elementary School
6951 South Camino De La Tierra
Tucson AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 30 605
Mission View Elementary School
2600 South 8th Ave
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 14 253
Myers-Ganoung Elementary School
5000 East Andrew St
Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 22 413
Naylor Middle School
1701 South Columbus Blvd
Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 584-6000
KG-8 33 595
Ochoa Elementary School
101 West 25th St
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 10 207
Palo Verde High Magnet School
1302 South Avenida Vega
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 225-6060
9-12 58 946
Pistor Middle School
5455 South Cardinal
Tucson AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
6-8 44 956
Project More High School
440 South Park
Tucson AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
9-12 6 74
Pueblo Gardens Elementary School
2210 East 33rd St
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060
PK-8 24 420
Pueblo High Magnet School
3500 South 12th Ave
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-4300
9-12 87 1,499
Raul Grijalva Elementary School
1795 West Drexel Rd
Tucson AZ 85746
(520) 908-3600
PK-5 32 709
Rincon High School
421 Arcadia
Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
9-12 46 1,097
Robins Elementary School
3939 North Magnetite Ln
Tucson AZ 85745
(520) 908-4300
PK-8 27 577
Robison Elementary School
2745 East 18th St
Tucson AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
PK-5 18 362
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
501 East 6th St
Tucson AZ 85705
(520) 225-2900
PK-8 39 688
Sabino High School
5000 North Bowes Rd
Tucson AZ 85749
(520) 225-6060
9-12 43 1,053
Safford Engineering / Technology Magnet Middle School
200 East 13th St
Tucson AZ 85701
(520) 225-6060
KG-8 56 870
Sahuaro High School
545 North Camino Seco
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 225-6060
9-12 73 1,820
Sam Hughes Elementary School
700 North Wilson
Tucson AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 16 350
Santa Rita High School
3951 South Pantano Rd
Tucson AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
8-12 42 915
Secrist Middle School
3400 South Houghton Rd
Tucson AZ 85730
(520) 225-6060
6-8 37 632
Soleng Tom Elementary School
11141 East Camino Quince
Tucson AZ 85748
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 20 464
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp School
102 North Plumer
Tucson AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060
6-12 8 58
Tolson Elementary School
1000 South Greasewood
Tucson AZ 85745
(520) 225-3300
PK-5 20 368
Tucson Magnet High School
400 North Second Ave
Tucson AZ 85705
(520) 225-6060
9-12 154 3,201
Tully Elementary Accelerated Magnet School
1701 West El Rio Dr
Tucson AZ 85745
(520) 225-6060
PK-5 24 409
Tusd - Distance Learning Program School
440 South Park Ave
Tucson AZ 85719
(520) 225-2641
6-12 2 88
University High School
421 North Arcadia Blvd
Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060
9-12 41 1,009
Utterback Middle School
3233 South Pinal Vista
Tucson AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
6-8 41 693
Valencia Middle School
4400 West Irvington Rd
Tucson AZ 85746
(520) 908-4500
6-8 50 971
Van Buskirk Elementary School
725 East Fair St
Tucson AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700
PK-5 22 370
Vesey Elementary School
5005 South Butts Rd
Tucson AZ 85757
(520) 908-4600
PK-5 31 608
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
425 North Sahuara Ave
Tucson AZ 85711
(520) 584-7200
PK-5 18 310
W V Whitmore Elementary School
5330 East Glenn St
Tucson AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000
PK-5 26 360
Wheeler Elementary School
1818 Avenida Del Sol
Tucson AZ 85710
(520) 584-5500
PK-5 27 469