Preschool Teacher Salary in Minneapolis, MN
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The median preschool teacher in the Minneapolis area earns $43,960 a year, 15% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and 1% above the Minnesota median ($43,430). Half of the 7,650 preschool teachers there earn between $37,840 and $46,890.
Median $43,960
10th: $36,08090th: $61,190
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,080 | $36,060 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $37,840 | $37,570 | $34,530 |
| Median | $43,960 | $43,430 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $46,890 | $47,240 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $61,190 | $61,190 | $61,390 |
| Average | $45,240 | $45,130 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 7,650 | 10,320 | 478,780 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Minneapolis, MN
- Elementary School Teacher: $79,730
- High School Teacher: $79,010
- Middle School Teacher: $62,800
- Teaching Assistant: $45,310
- Substitute Teacher: $50,390
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.