How much does a preschool teacher make in Minneapolis?
$43,960a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.13
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 7,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $43,960Highest 10%: $61,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $43,960 | $21.13 | |
| 75th | $46,890 | $22.54 | |
| 90th | $61,190 | $29.42 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $46,370 |
| Rochester, MN | $42,750 |
| Mankato, MN | $41,820 |
| Fargo, ND | $41,170 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $39,110 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $38,420 |
| Duluth, MN | $37,920 |
| La Crosse, WI | $36,150 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $219,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $132,600 |
| Engineering Teacher | $131,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $130,300 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $127,100 |
| Atmospheric | $123,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $107,800 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $104,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $103,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $103,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $21.13 ($43,960 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $43,960 against $38,140 nationally, 15% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $43,430, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for preschool teacher pay?
82 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,190 or more.
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.