SOC 25-2058 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Racine
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Racine, WI is $71,400 per year, close to the national median of $74,260 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Racine, WI is $71,400 per year, close to the national median of $74,260 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $49,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,900 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,910 to $77,900.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.4 of every thousand jobs. Janesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $73,280. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 82nd of 265 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,630 | −33.2% |
| 25th | $58,910 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $71,400 | −3.9% |
| 75th | $77,900 | +4.9% |
| 90th | $77,900 | +4.9% |
| Mean | $68,130 | −8.3% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janesville | $73,280 | 70 | |
| 2 | Kenosha | $73,260 | 90 | |
| 3 | Madison | $70,810 | 470 | |
| 4 | Eau Claire | $65,360 | 70 | |
| 5 | Sheboygan | $65,230 | 80 | |
| 6 | La Crosse | $64,770 | 130 | |
| 7 | Fond du Lac | $63,540 | 40 | |
| 8 | Milwaukee | $63,190 | 860 | |
| 9 | Appleton | $61,910 | 180 | |
| 10 | Wausau | $60,490 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Racine run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $71,400 goes as far as $75,877 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,877US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,400 a year, 3.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,630 to $77,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Janesville, at $73,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Racine, WI?
The median annual wage is $71,400, 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 $74,260, so pay in Racine, WI is 3.9% 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 Racine, WI earns more than $77,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,630 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 Janesville, at $73,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Racine, 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.
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