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Middle School Teacher Salary in Minnesota (2026)

$62,640 /year median

— per hour · take-home ≈ $49,775/year ($4,148/month) for a single filer

Middle School Teacher pay range in Minnesota

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $47,560 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $50,480 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $62,640 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $81,390 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $99,340 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 8,890 Middle School Teacher jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 25-2022, “Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).

Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota

A median Middle School Teacher salary of $62,640 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 $49,775 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.

Gross (median)$62,640
Federal income tax−$5,337
Social Security + Medicare−$4,792
Minnesota state income tax−$2,736
Take-home (annual)$49,775
Take-home (monthly)$4,148

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Middle School Teacher make in Minnesota?
The median Middle School Teacher salary in Minnesota is $62,640 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,480 and $81,390.
What is the take-home pay for a Middle School Teacher in Minnesota?
On the median salary of $62,640, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $49,775 per year ($4,148 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
How many Middle School Teacher jobs are there in Minnesota?
BLS counts 8,890 Middle 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.