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Special Education Teachers, Preschool average salary by city in Minnesota
- Minneapolis$77,370
- Mankato$73,880
- Duluth$70,360
- Rochester$66,670
- St. Cloud$59,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $77,370 | $80,700 | $62,870 | $59,522 | 105 |
| Mankato | $73,880 | $77,310 | $66,380 | $57,304 | 91 |
| Duluth | $70,360 | $75,330 | $59,520 | $55,067 | 89 |
| Rochester | $66,670 | $76,710 | $56,810 | $52,722 | 91 |
| St. Cloud | $59,800 | $59,480 | $36,420 | $47,686 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in other states
Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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