How much does a teacher and instructor make in Minnesota?
$61,330a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Minnesota. That is $29.49 an hour or $5,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.49
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,340Median: $61,330Highest 10%: $97,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 25th | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| Median | $61,330 | $29.49 | |
| 75th | $73,310 | $35.25 | |
| 90th | $97,870 | $47.05 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $67,810 |
| Duluth, MN | $63,710 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $62,470 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,720 |
| Rochester, MN | $60,210 |
| Fargo, ND | $59,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 24. West Virginia | $64,140 |
| 25. Nebraska | $62,560 |
| 26. Connecticut | $62,270 |
| 27. Minnesota | $61,330 |
| 28. North Dakota | $60,420 |
| 29. South Carolina | $60,220 |
| 30. Georgia | $60,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $29.49 ($61,330 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $61,330 against $66,140 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Minnesota ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays teacher and instructors the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $67,810 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.