How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Minnesota?
$84,280a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Minnesota. That is $40.52 an hour or $7,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.52
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,990Median: $84,280Highest 10%: $106,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $71,850 | $34.54 | |
| Median | $84,280 | $40.52 | |
| 75th | $84,280 | $40.52 | |
| 90th | $106,800 | $51.33 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Cloud, MN | $84,910 |
| Mankato, MN | $77,080 |
| Duluth, MN | $71,630 |
| Fargo, ND | $71,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 3. Massachusetts | $94,480 |
| 4. New Jersey | $85,260 |
| 5. Oklahoma | $84,550 |
| 6. Minnesota | $84,280 |
| 7. Virginia | $84,060 |
| 8. Colorado | $83,210 |
| 9. Maryland | $82,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $40.52 ($84,280 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $84,280 against $77,640 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 6 of 48 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays postsecondary teachers the most?
St. Cloud, MN, with a median of $84,910 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.