Substitute Teachers Salary in Minnesota
Substitute Teachers in Minnesota earn a median of $50,390 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,660
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,750; the top 10% earn over $75,890. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Minnesota
Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$75,500 median in Minnesota
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,350 median in Minnesota
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,630 median in Minnesota
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,460 median in Minnesota
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,600 median in Minnesota
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,640 median in Minnesota
Substitute Teachers pay in Minnesota
How much do substitute teachers make in Minnesota?
The median is $50,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,750 and the top 10% earn over $75,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 50 (+21% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.