Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,130 or more. The middle half of special education teachers, secondary school in Duluth earn between $58,260 and $77,560.
- $49K10th
- $58K25th
- $73KMedian
- $78K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,240 | $5,770 | — |
| Median | $72,810 | $6,068 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,260 | $4,855 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,560 | $6,463 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Special education teachers, secondary school in Duluth earn 10% less than the Minnesota average ($76,720) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($77,260). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $74,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $69,240 | $72,810 | $48,710 | $88,130 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $76,720 | $76,600 | $49,410 | $102,390 | 4,130 |
| United States | $77,260 | $74,260 | $49,800 | $109,100 | 163,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $69,240, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $54,355 a year, or $4,530 a month and $2,091 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $54,939 | $4,578 |
| Working in MN | $54,355 | $4,530 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for special education teachers, secondary school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $69,240 buys what about $78,001 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 4th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($81,530).
- Minneapolis$81,530
- Rochester$74,790
- St. Cloud$72,220
- Duluth$69,240
- Mankato$63,230
All Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries in Minnesota
Highest-paying cities for special education teachers, secondary school
San Diego, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($121,230).
- San Diego, CA$121,230
- San Jose, CA$110,740
- San Francisco, CA$106,980
- Mount Vernon, WA$105,910
- Riverside, CA$105,440
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Duluth: questions
What is the entry-level special education teachers, secondary school salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the special education teachers, secondary school take-home pay in Duluth?
About $54,355 a year ($4,530 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,240. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do special education teachers, secondary school earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,260).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2058; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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