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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Minnesota (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $58,874/year ($4,906/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,640 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $76,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,874 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $76,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,967 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,841 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$3,668 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,874 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,906 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Minnesota?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Minnesota is $76,350 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,250 and $91,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $76,350, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $58,874 per year ($4,906 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 26,640 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.