Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,580 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,490
90th percentile $79,040
Employed locally 350
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,490
    25th
    $52,160
    50th (median)
    $62,580
    75th
    $75,170
    90th
    $79,040

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,760
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,670
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,540
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,850
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

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

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southeast Minnesota is 10.1% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,490 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,160.