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DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education



Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty. Substitute teachers are included in "Teachers and Instructors, All Other" (25-3099). Excludes "Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School" (25-2032) and "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 19,180978$72,289.53/yr$49,480.78/yr$54,147.61/yr$67,622.70/yr$82,941.86/yr$99,610.58/yr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services19,150N/A
Public Administration30N/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 260$69,930.36/yrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 320$62,512.88/yrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 460$66,850.04/yrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 660$65,242.92/yrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 710$67,777.23/yrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 730$66,324.64/yrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 840$65,964.07/yrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 850$67,705.12/yrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 1,130$65,592.16/yr1.6%
Southwest Balance of State 1,180$64,346.65/yrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 1,290$66,922.16/yrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 1,480$66,349.37/yr2.3%
Northwest Balance of State 1,750$66,747.02/yrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 2,000$67,707.18/yr3.2%
Northwest Minnesota 2,080$66,298.88/yr2.8%
Central Minnesota 2,740$66,538.92/yr3.3%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 9,740$68,896.03/yr5.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 11,710$69,064.99/yrN/A
Minnesota 19,180$67,622.70/yr4.1%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 9,750$65,448.97/yr3.8%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 23,910$65,016.28/yr3.8%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 4,990$69,044.38/yr3.1%
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary N/AN/AN/A
Instructional Coordinators 3,360$38.24/hr4.5%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 2,020$67,220.92/yr2.8%
Tutors 1,490$23.61/hr7.7%
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary 420$53,189.52/yrN/A
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 150$84,662.30/yr3.8%
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 170$86,094.29/yr3.1%


  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.