How much does a secondary school teacher make in Minnesota?
$76,460a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Minnesota. That is $36.76 an hour or $6,372 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.76
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,160Median: $76,460Highest 10%: $121,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,160 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| Median | $76,460 | $36.76 | |
| 75th | $97,400 | $46.83 | |
| 90th | $121,200 | $58.28 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,010 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $76,170 |
| Duluth, MN | $74,030 |
| Rochester, MN | $72,790 |
| Mankato, MN | $63,220 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,740 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $61,430 |
| Fargo, ND | $60,460 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $51,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 14. Maryland | $78,670 |
| 15. Delaware | $77,960 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $77,060 |
| 17. Minnesota | $76,460 |
| 18. Utah | $76,330 |
| 19. Vermont | $76,220 |
| 20. New Mexico | $75,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $36.76 ($76,460 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $76,460 against $72,040 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays secondary school teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $79,010 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.