Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Mankato, MN

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

Median annual salary $74,330 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,320
90th percentile $74,330
Employed locally 30
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,320
    25th
    $61,200
    50th (median)
    $74,330
    75th
    $74,330
    90th
    $74,330

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 99% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,740
    Rochester, MN $65,820
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,830
    St. Cloud, MN $55,560

    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, Preschool make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Mankato, MN is 19.5% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $58,320 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,200.