How much does a special education teacher make in Minnesota?
$63,630a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Minnesota. That is $30.59 an hour or $5,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.59
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,100Median: $63,630Highest 10%: $93,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| 25th | $59,950 | $28.82 | |
| Median | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| 75th | $81,450 | $39.16 | |
| 90th | $93,820 | $45.11 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Duluth, MN | $73,630 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $64,540 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,660 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,500 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $61,380 |
| Fargo, ND | $57,680 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $51,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 23. Wisconsin | $65,840 |
| 24. Montana | $63,960 |
| 25. Virginia | $63,820 |
| 26. Minnesota | $63,630 |
| 27. Iowa | $63,590 |
| 28. Nebraska | $63,460 |
| 29. Maine | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $30.59 ($63,630 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $63,630 against $66,810 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for special education teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays special education teachers the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $73,630 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.