Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Minnesota
$70,350avg. a year
Annual salary · 3,960 employed
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Minnesota earn an average of $70,350 a year. That is $2,300 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $73,060.
$67,620Median pay
$70,350Average yearly
+19%Avg. pay since 2020
#21Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Minnesota metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
12,340 jobs
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
$73,060
a year
2180 jobs
St. Cloud, MN
$68,450
a year
3180 jobs
Duluth, MN-WI
$68,290
a year
4200 jobs
Rochester, MN
$67,170
a year
5140 jobs
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
$64,880
a year
670 jobs
Mankato, MN
$64,850
a year
780 jobs
Grand Forks, ND-MN
$64,130
a year
8230 jobs
Fargo, ND-MN
$56,160
a year
9230 jobs
Sioux Falls, SD-MN
$52,580
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Minnesota, charted
Pay over time
Minnesota, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Minnesota special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Minnesota vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Minnesota | $70,350 | – |
| Wisconsin | $64,400 | – |
| Iowa | $59,940 | – |
| North Dakota | $57,450 | – |
| South Dakota | $53,530 | – |
Related jobs in Minnesota
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,790
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,020
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70,420
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,130
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,720
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,880
Average pay, Minnesota, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Minnesota?
The average is $70,350 a year, and the median is $67,620. That is $2,300 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($73,060), followed by St. Cloud, MN ($68,450). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($52,580).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #21 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.