How much does a substitute teacher make in Minnesota?
$50,390a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Minnesota. That is $24.23 an hour or $4,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.23
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $50,390Highest 10%: $75,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $41,770 | $20.08 | |
| Median | $50,390 | $24.23 | |
| 75th | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| 90th | $75,890 | $36.49 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| La Crosse, WI | $62,400 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $59,980 |
| Rochester, MN | $59,510 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $50,390 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,790 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $41,600 |
| Fargo, ND | $36,990 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $30,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 3. Hawaii | $58,530 |
| 4. Oregon | $58,280 |
| 5. Washington | $55,740 |
| 6. Minnesota | $50,390 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $49,790 |
| 8. West Virginia | $49,020 |
| 9. Maryland | $46,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $24.23 ($50,390 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $50,390 against $41,670 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for substitute teacher pay?
Minnesota ranks 6 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays substitute teachers the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, with a median of $62,400 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.