salary$79,730 a yearmedian pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$101,210per year
Jobs in the area16,990people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford St. Paul?
OK. Rent of $1,443 a month takes 21.7% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in St. Paul, MN?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area is $79,730 a year. Most earn between $49,490 and $101,210.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in St. Paul?
Typical rent of $1,443 a month takes 21.7% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area.