SOC 25-1113 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary — Mankato
Mankato, MN · 1 metro areas compared
At $80,110, median pay for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Mankato, MN tracks the national median of $77,570 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,110, median pay for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Mankato, MN tracks the national median of $77,570 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,490 and $102,860. The lowest tenth earn under $51,530, while the highest tenth earn more than $159,690.
Minneapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $83,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 65th of 246 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,530 | −33.6% |
| 25th | $62,490 | −19.4% |
| Median (50th) | $80,110 | +3.3% |
| 75th | $102,860 | +32.6% |
| 90th | $159,690 | +105.9% |
| Mean | $96,000 | +23.8% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $83,200 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mankato sit close to the national average, so $80,110 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$80,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,247US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,110 a year, 3.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,530 to $159,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $83,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Mankato, MN?
The median annual wage is $80,110, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,570, so pay in Mankato, MN is 3.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Mankato, MN earns more than $159,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Minneapolis, at $83,200 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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