How much does a special education teacher make in Minneapolis?
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $37.09 an hour or $6,429 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.09
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 107
- Jobs in the area
- 80
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,670 | $27.73 | |
| 25th | $75,250 | $36.18 | |
| Median | $77,150 | $37.09 | |
| 75th | $98,100 | $47.16 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.71 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 special education teacher make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $37.09 ($77,150 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $77,150 against $76,580 nationally, 1% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $69,470, so Minneapolis pays 11% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for special education teacher pay?
43 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 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.