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

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

Median annual salary $59,230 -6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,300
90th percentile $80,630
Employed locally 270
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,300
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $59,230
    75th
    $77,990
    90th
    $80,630

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,850
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,590
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,840
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,350
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Minnesota is 6% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,300 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.