verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$76,460/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
16,020
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,529 #15 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Minnesota, explained

High school teachers in Minnesota earn a median of $76,460 per year (— per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $49,160, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $121,220. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $76,460 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $76,460 is worth about $77,529 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #15 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,160
$23.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,460
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$121,220
$58.28/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $76,460 $77,529
Wisconsin $62,870 $66,815 +$13,590
North Dakota $61,210 $68,807 +$15,250
Iowa $61,200 $69,734 +$15,260
South Dakota $51,050 $57,628 +$25,410

High School Teacher in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Minnesota?

High school teachers in Minnesota earn a median of $76,460 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay high school teachers well?

At $76,460, Minnesota pays 6% above the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 16,020 work in the state.

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