Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $61,110 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,180
90th percentile $95,990
Employed locally 1,490
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,180
    25th
    $59,040
    50th (median)
    $61,110
    75th
    $76,650
    90th
    $95,990

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 62% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 38% 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
    Mankato, MN $72,330
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $63,370
    St. Cloud, MN $59,700
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $59,340
    Duluth, MN-WI $57,370
    Rochester, MN $56,920

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $42,010
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,680
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 5.8% below 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $49,180 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,040.