Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,950 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,770
90th percentile $78,350
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

Compare Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northeast Minnesota stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
in
Northeast Minnesota
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,770
    25th
    $49,730
    50th (median)
    $60,950
    75th
    $75,070
    90th
    $78,350

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,250
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,060
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,140
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $41,540
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Northeast Minnesota is 3.3% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,770 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,730.