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

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

Median annual salary $62,720 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,350
90th percentile $80,150
Employed locally 220
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,350
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $62,720
    75th
    $74,980
    90th
    $80,150

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,760
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,670
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,540
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,850
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southeast 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 Southeast Minnesota is 0.4% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,350 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.