Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Rochester, MN

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

Median annual salary $65,820 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,400
90th percentile $74,720
Employed locally 70
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,400
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $65,820
    75th
    $73,870
    90th
    $74,720

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 27% 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
    Mankato, MN $74,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,740
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,830
    St. Cloud, MN $55,560

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,130
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,160
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Rochester?

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

    Is Rochester above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Rochester, MN is 5.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $43,400 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.