Elementary School Teachers in Minnesota
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Elementary School Teachers in Minnesota are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Elementary School Teachers in Minnesota is growing slower than average.
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Elementary School Teachers in Minnesota earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Elementary School Teachers Work in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, there were 22,940 people working as Elementary School Teachers in the year 2018.
There were 24,670 Elementary School Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 1,730 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 19,150 Elementary School Teachers working in it, which means Minnesota has more Elementary School Teachers than average.
Job Projections for Minnesota
Jobs for Elementary School Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 4.6% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.4%.
Minnesota Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 2,260 annual job openings, and a total of 31,030 jobs for Minnesota Elementary School Teachers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 112,800 annual jobs and 1,514,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Elementary School Teachers Make in Minnesota?
In 2018 wages for Elementary School Teachers ranged from $39,170 to $98,440 with $61,830 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Minnesota is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Minnesota Metros for Elementary School Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Elementary School Teachers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 14,490 | $67,690 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 970 | $67,610 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 930 | $62,440 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 860 | $58,130 |
| Rochester, MN | 800 | $53,580 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | 660 | $51,780 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | 660 | $56,150 |
| Mankato-North Mankato, MN | 360 | $46,520 |
Top States for Elementary School Teachers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Elementary School Teachers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 162,440 | $80,830 |
| Texas | 136,780 | $56,380 |
| New York | 82,590 | $79,760 |
| Florida | 75,750 | $48,630 |
| Illinois | 65,630 | $59,070 |
| Pennsylvania | 55,200 | $63,900 |
| Georgia | 53,940 | $56,250 |
| Ohio | 51,880 | $61,950 |
| New Jersey | 41,600 | $67,160 |
| North Carolina | 40,830 | $45,860 |
| Michigan | 38,330 | $63,480 |
| Virginia | 36,450 | $63,040 |
| Massachusetts | 30,380 | $78,770 |
| Tennessee | 28,880 | $51,080 |
| Maryland | 28,250 | $70,000 |
| Wisconsin | 27,280 | $55,860 |
| Washington | 26,900 | $65,780 |
| Indiana | 26,520 | $49,590 |
| Missouri | 25,670 | $45,970 |
| Colorado | 24,910 | $50,330 |
Below are the states where Elementary School Teachers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $80,830 |
| New York | $79,760 |
| Massachusetts | $78,770 |
| District of Columbia | $77,220 |
| Connecticut | $75,450 |
| Rhode Island | $74,400 |
| Alaska | $72,040 |
| Maryland | $70,000 |
| New Jersey | $67,160 |
| Oregon | $66,220 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Vgrigas under License
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