SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Wausau
Wausau, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Wausau, WI is $60,150 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Wausau, WI is $60,150 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $46,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,440 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,580 to $73,960.
Employment stands at 90, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Eau Claire leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $66,960. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 111th of 268 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,920 | −27.9% |
| 25th | $49,580 | −23.9% |
| Median (50th) | $60,150 | −7.6% |
| 75th | $73,960 | +13.6% |
| 90th | $77,440 | +18.9% |
| Mean | $62,070 | −4.7% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $66,960 | 170 | |
| 2 | Madison | $64,270 | 660 | |
| 3 | La Crosse | $63,750 | 140 | |
| 4 | Milwaukee | $62,110 | 960 | |
| 5 | Kenosha | $61,880 | 100 | |
| 6 | Green Bay | $61,170 | 240 | |
| 7 | Sheboygan | $60,790 | 90 | |
| 8 | Appleton | $60,330 | 180 | |
| 9 | Racine | $60,110 | 140 | |
| 10 | Fond du Lac | $60,060 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wausau run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,150 goes as far as $63,921 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,921US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,150 a year, 7.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,920 to $77,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Eau Claire, at $66,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Wausau, WI?
The median annual wage is $60,150, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,120, so pay in Wausau, WI is 7.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wausau, WI earns more than $77,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Eau Claire, at $66,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Wausau, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data