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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education



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).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Southwest Minnesota 2,120183$62,999.81/yr$48,139.80/yr$50,750.42/yr$63,391.30/yr$76,710.28/yr$79,547.28/yr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services23,270N/A
Other Services20N/A
Public Administration40N/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 400$65,026.84/yrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 430$62,285.37/yrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 490$51,007.96/yrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 640$62,347.67/yrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 880$62,555.36/yrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 930$64,601.08/yrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 970$64,113.01/yrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 980$62,554.32/yr6.2%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 1,060$61,516.93/yrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 1,570$62,295.75/yrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 1,690$63,012.27/yrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 2,120$63,391.30/yr6.4%
Southeast Minnesota 2,160$63,367.42/yr6.3%
Northwest Balance of State 2,520$62,212.68/yrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 2,980$62,209.56/yr6.5%
Central Minnesota 3,200$64,299.93/yr6.4%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 11,890$65,110.95/yr6.4%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 14,180$65,109.91/yrN/A
Minnesota 23,330$64,362.24/yr6.4%




  • 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.