SOC 25-2058 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Northeast Minnesota
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northeast Minnesota, MN is $65,190 a year, trailing the national median of $74,260 by 12.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northeast Minnesota, MN is $65,190 a year, trailing the national median of $74,260 by 12.2%. Half of workers earn between $58,210 and $77,280. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,170 and the ninetieth at $79,500.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.74 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Minneapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,190. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 72nd of 199 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,170 | −33.8% |
| 25th | $58,210 | −21.6% |
| Median (50th) | $65,190 | −12.2% |
| 75th | $77,280 | +4.1% |
| 90th | $79,500 | +7.1% |
| Mean | $66,860 | −10.0% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $79,190 | 2,590 | |
| 2 | St. Cloud | $74,770 | 100 | |
| 3 | Rochester | $74,020 | 260 | |
| 4 | Duluth | $72,810 | 140 | |
| 5 | Mankato | $62,260 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $65,190 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$65,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,116US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,190 a year, 12.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,170 to $79,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $79,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Northeast Minnesota, MN?
The median annual wage is $65,190, 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 $74,260, so pay in Northeast Minnesota, MN is 12.2% lower. 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 Northeast Minnesota, MN earns more than $79,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,170 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 $79,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Minnesota, MN. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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