How much does a middle school teacher make in Minnesota?
$62,640a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Minnesota. That is $30.12 an hour or $5,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.12
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,560Median: $62,640Highest 10%: $99,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 25th | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| Median | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| 75th | $81,390 | $39.13 | |
| 90th | $99,340 | $47.76 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Cloud, MN | $73,750 |
| Rochester, MN | $64,390 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,800 |
| Duluth, MN | $62,420 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,210 |
| Mankato, MN | $61,850 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $61,150 |
| Fargo, ND | $61,090 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 25. Maine | $63,590 |
| 26. Virginia | $63,520 |
| 27. Texas | $63,390 |
| 28. Minnesota | $62,640 |
| 29. Nebraska | $62,510 |
| 30. Wyoming | $62,480 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $61,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $30.12 ($62,640 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $62,640 against $64,370 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for middle school teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays middle school teachers the most?
St. Cloud, MN, with a median of $73,750 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.