Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $55,560 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,330
90th percentile $78,330
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,330
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $55,560
    75th
    $69,050
    90th
    $78,330

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 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
    Rochester, MN $65,820
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,830

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,300
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,370
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in St. Cloud?

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

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in St. Cloud, MN is 10.7% below 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $31,330 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.