Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Mankato, MN

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

Median annual salary $72,330 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,260
90th percentile $75,670
Employed locally 30
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,260
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $72,330
    75th
    $75,670
    90th
    $75,670

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 97% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $63,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,110
    St. Cloud, MN $59,700
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $59,340
    Duluth, MN-WI $57,370
    Rochester, MN $56,920

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,730
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,990
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Mankato?

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

    Is Mankato above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Mankato, MN is 11.5% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Mankato?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $46,260 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.