SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Wisconsin is $61,520 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 Wisconsin is $61,520 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $54,010 and $75,770. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,940 and the ninetieth at $79,210.
The area has 4,280 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.5 of every thousand jobs. Wisconsin ranks number 32nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Eau Claire records the highest median at $66,960. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 346th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,940 | −26.4% |
| 25th | $54,010 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $61,520 | −5.5% |
| 75th | $75,770 | +16.4% |
| 90th | $79,210 | +21.6% |
| Mean | $64,400 | −1.1% |
Highest-paying 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 | Wausau | $60,150 | 90 | |
| 10 | Racine | $60,110 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $61,520 goes as far as $65,377 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,377US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,520 a year, 5.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,940 to $79,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,280 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 51 states for 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $61,520, 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 Wisconsin is 5.5% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $79,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,940 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 4,280 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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.
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