How much does a teacher and instructor make in Minneapolis?
$61,720a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.67
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,580Median: $61,720Highest 10%: $97,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 25th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| Median | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| 75th | $73,910 | $35.53 | |
| 90th | $97,870 | $47.05 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $67,810 |
| Duluth, MN | $63,710 |
| Fargo, ND | $59,500 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $29.67 ($61,720 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $61,720 against $66,140 nationally, 7% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $61,330, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for teacher and instructor pay?
118 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,870 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.