How much does a special education teacher make in Minnesota?
$69,470a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Minnesota. That is $33.40 an hour or $5,789 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.40
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,490Median: $69,470Highest 10%: $98,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $62,350 | $29.98 | |
| Median | $69,470 | $33.40 | |
| 75th | $80,900 | $38.89 | |
| 90th | $98,100 | $47.16 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 14. District of Columbia | $71,130 |
| 15. New Jersey | $71,110 |
| 16. Iowa | $71,050 |
| 17. Minnesota | $69,470 |
| 18. Florida | $68,690 |
| 19. Utah | $67,860 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $66,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $33.40 ($69,470 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $69,470 against $76,580 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for special education teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 17 of 42 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays special education teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $77,150 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.