Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Mankato, MN

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

Median annual salary $60,520 -13% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,520
90th percentile $75,940
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,520
    25th
    $50,020
    50th (median)
    $60,520
    75th
    $75,940
    90th
    $75,940

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,390
    St. Cloud, MN $66,840
    Rochester, MN $65,400
    Duluth, MN-WI $62,040
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,380
    Fargo, ND-MN $58,920

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Mankato, MN is 13% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,520 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,020.