Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $64,340 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,210
90th percentile $94,650
Employed locally 2,160
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,210
    25th
    $51,790
    50th (median)
    $64,340
    75th
    $79,720
    90th
    $94,650

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 66% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 34% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $63,740
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,940
    Mankato, MN $58,720
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,650

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $42,010
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,680
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Minneapolis, MN-WI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 2.1% above 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,210 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,790.