Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Mankato, MN

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

Median annual salary $58,720 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,920
90th percentile $72,900
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,920
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $58,720
    75th
    $72,900
    90th
    $72,900

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    St. Cloud, MN $65,370
    Rochester, MN $64,730
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,340
    Duluth, MN-WI $63,740
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,940
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,650

    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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Mankato, MN is 6.8% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Mankato?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,920 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.