Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $76,320 a year. About 2,340 people work in this job there.

$76,320Median yearly pay

$58,760–$83,080Middle half of workers, yearly

2,340People in this job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 13% higher than the Minnesota median ($67,620).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$50,250
25% of workers	$58,760
Half of workers (median)	$76,320
75% of workers	$83,080
90% of workers	$98,740

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page)	$76,320	2,340
St. Cloud	$70,790	180
Duluth	$66,420	180
Rochester	$65,620	200
Mankato	$61,010	70

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$79,730
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$79,010
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$43,960
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,800
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,190
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$80,780
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$63,660

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