How much does a special education teacher make in Minnesota?
$76,600a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Minnesota. That is $36.83 an hour or $6,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.83
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,410Median: $76,600Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| 25th | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| Median | $76,600 | $36.83 | |
| 75th | $84,220 | $40.49 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.23 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,190 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $74,770 |
| Rochester, MN | $74,020 |
| Duluth, MN | $72,810 |
| La Crosse, WI | $64,770 |
| Mankato, MN | $62,260 |
| Fargo, ND | $61,220 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $60,470 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $51,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 15. Oregon | $77,400 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $77,000 |
| 17. New Mexico | $76,940 |
| 18. Minnesota | $76,600 |
| 19. Ohio | $76,180 |
| 20. Georgia | $74,150 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $69,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $36.83 ($76,600 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $76,600 against $74,260 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for special education teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays special education teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $79,190 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.