How much does an elementary school teacher make in Minnesota?
$76,350a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Minnesota. That is $36.71 an hour or $6,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.71
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,870Median: $76,350Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| Median | $76,350 | $36.71 | |
| 75th | $91,290 | $43.89 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.50 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,730 |
| Rochester, MN | $75,770 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $73,160 |
| Duluth, MN | $65,840 |
| Mankato, MN | $63,070 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $61,430 |
| La Crosse, WI | $60,690 |
| Fargo, ND | $60,210 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 11. Ohio | $77,370 |
| 12. Oregon | $77,130 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,060 |
| 14. Minnesota | $76,350 |
| 15. Delaware | $75,920 |
| 16. Illinois | $75,320 |
| 17. Utah | $74,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $36.71 ($76,350 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $76,350 against $63,970 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays elementary school teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $79,730 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.