How much does a special education teacher make in Minnesota?
$75,880a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Minnesota. That is $36.48 an hour or $6,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.48
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,020Median: $75,880Highest 10%: $101,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,020 | $20.68 | |
| 25th | $57,900 | $27.84 | |
| Median | $75,880 | $36.48 | |
| 75th | $83,880 | $40.33 | |
| 90th | $101,100 | $48.61 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,700 |
| Mankato, MN | $77,310 |
| Rochester, MN | $76,710 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,330 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $59,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 9. Colorado | $78,040 |
| 10. Virginia | $77,570 |
| 11. Oregon | $77,490 |
| 12. Minnesota | $75,880 |
| 13. Michigan | $75,860 |
| 14. Hawaii | $75,120 |
| 15. Georgia | $72,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $36.48 ($75,880 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $75,880 against $64,830 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for special education teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 12 of 45 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays special education teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $80,700 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.