How much does a special education teacher make in Minnesota?
$67,620a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Minnesota. That is $32.51 an hour or $5,635 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.51
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,050Median: $67,620Highest 10%: $96,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 25th | $58,730 | $28.24 | |
| Median | $67,620 | $32.51 | |
| 75th | $80,340 | $38.63 | |
| 90th | $96,240 | $46.27 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,320 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $70,790 |
| Duluth, MN | $66,420 |
| Rochester, MN | $65,620 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,750 |
| Mankato, MN | $61,010 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $60,670 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,400 |
| Fargo, ND | $47,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 18. Georgia | $72,880 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $72,680 |
| 20. Virginia | $67,740 |
| 21. Minnesota | $67,620 |
| 22. Delaware | $65,990 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $65,160 |
| 24. Nevada | $65,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $32.51 ($67,620 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $67,620 against $65,120 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for special education teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays special education teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $76,320 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.