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

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

Median annual salary $61,700 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,720
90th percentile $78,970
Employed locally 420
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,720
    25th
    $50,070
    50th (median)
    $61,700
    75th
    $75,180
    90th
    $78,970

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,030
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,870
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Minnesota is 2.1% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,720 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,070.