Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $77,280 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,100
90th percentile $125,600
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,100
    25th
    $61,130
    50th (median)
    $77,280
    75th
    $94,760
    90th
    $125,600

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 103% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fargo, ND-MN $99,660
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $80,130
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,980
    St. Cloud, MN $74,510
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $62,490
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $59,520

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,730
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,990
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$35,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Mankato, MN is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Mankato, MN is 7.2% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Mankato?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,100 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,130.