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Preschool Teacher Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$20.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,571/year ($2,964/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,320 Preschool Teacher jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $43,430 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 $35,571 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $43,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,032 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,322 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,505 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,571 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,964 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Minnesota?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Minnesota is $43,430 per year ($20.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,570 and $47,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $43,430, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $35,571 per year ($2,964 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 10,320 Preschool 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.