Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Occupational Description:
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level. Substitute teachers are included in "Teachers and Instructors, All Other" (25-3099). Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2025

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Northwest Minnesota	3,150	194	$63,772.28/yr	$46,109.88/yr	$50,288.41/yr	$62,670.85/yr	$76,825.11/yr	$80,520.88/yr

Leading Industries for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services	24,230	N/A
Other Services	40	N/A
Public Administration	50	N/A

Other Regional Data for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	370	$61,288.49/yr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	550	$60,233.71/yr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	550	$60,913.23/yr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	860	$61,968.00/yr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	900	$65,142.47/yr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	1,010	$63,144.48/yr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	1,090	$61,349.34/yr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	1,190	$60,294.56/yr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	1,360	$61,345.28/yr	1.6%
Southeast Balance of State	1,380	$62,546.10/yr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	1,580	$62,464.97/yr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	1,950	$63,225.62/yr	3.0%
Southwest Minnesota	2,010	$62,581.60/yr	1.7%
Northwest Balance of State	2,630	$62,657.67/yr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	3,150	$62,670.85/yr	2.5%
Central Minnesota	3,330	$63,707.37/yr	3.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	12,510	$77,347.43/yr	4.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	14,970	$77,181.10/yr	N/A
Minnesota	24,320	$64,016.70/yr	3.8%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	17,850	$64,858.49/yr	4.1%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	2,140	$61,805.73/yr	2.8%
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	2,640	$66,907.19/yr	3.7%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	4,720	$72,120.21/yr	3.1%
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	2,240	$33.51/hr	-10.9%
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	10,420	$62,546.10/yr	3.8%
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	1,130	$67,515.71/yr	3.2%
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	530	$50,974.01/yr	N/A
Instructional Coordinators	3,510	$37.80/hr	4.5%
Tutors	1,470	$20.28/hr	7.7%

Task for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.