Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $67,620 | $71,377 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $32.51 | $34.32 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $68,580.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Special Education Teacher in Minnesota is $67,620, or about $32.51 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Special Education Teachers is $71,377. Minnesota is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level special education teachers in Minnesota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,960 special education teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $67,620, Minnesota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, special education teachers rank 342 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 53% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Law Teachers, Postsecondary at $171,790, Economics Teachers, Postsecondary at $108,460, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary at $108,390 — all figures are median annual wages for Minnesota.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Minnesota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 97.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, special education teachers rank 342 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 53% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Minnesota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $171,790 | $80 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,460 | $250 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,390 | $560 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,240 | $250 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,380 | $430 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,510 | $3,050 |
Minnesota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 97.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 721 occupations in Minnesota.