How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Minnesota?
$75,500a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Minnesota. That is $36.30 an hour or $6,292 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.30
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,280Median: $75,500Highest 10%: $98,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| 25th | $56,040 | $26.94 | |
| Median | $75,500 | $36.30 | |
| 75th | $86,720 | $41.69 | |
| 90th | $98,680 | $47.44 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,780 |
| Duluth, MN | $73,900 |
| La Crosse, WI | $72,580 |
| Mankato, MN | $63,890 |
| Rochester, MN | $63,510 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $61,210 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $60,880 |
| Fargo, ND | $49,720 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $48,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 6. District of Columbia | $81,500 |
| 7. New York | $77,630 |
| 8. Maryland | $75,910 |
| 9. Minnesota | $75,500 |
| 10. New Mexico | $74,380 |
| 11. New Jersey | $74,210 |
| 12. Delaware | $74,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $36.30 ($75,500 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $75,500 against $62,680 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $80,780 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.