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

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

Median annual salary $64,730 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,850
90th percentile $74,890
Employed locally 220
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,850
    25th
    $54,150
    50th (median)
    $64,730
    75th
    $74,890
    90th
    $74,890

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 28% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,340
    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 Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,130
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,160
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Rochester, MN is 2.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,850 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,150.