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How much does a special education teacher make in Appleton?

$60,330a year

Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,028 a month.

Hourly
$29.00
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
225 of 335
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,200Median: $60,330Highest 10%: $79,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,200$23.17
25th$55,530$26.70
Median$60,330$29.00
75th$74,990$36.05
90th$79,410$38.18

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for special education teachers.

Minneapolis, MN$76,320
Eau Claire, WI$66,960
Duluth, MN$66,420
Madison, WI$64,270
La Crosse, WI$63,750
Milwaukee, WI$62,110
Kenosha, WI$61,880
Green Bay, WI$61,170
Sheboygan, WI$60,790
Wausau, WI$60,150
Racine, WI$60,110
Fond du Lac, WI$60,060
Oshkosh, WI$59,280
Janesville, WI$59,220
Special Education Teacher salary in Wisconsin Special Education Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Appleton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Career/Technical Education Teacher$96,900
Business Teacher$96,680
Health Specialties Teacher$94,470
Instructional Coordinator$84,620
Career/Technical Education Teacher$71,180
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$62,670
Special Education Teacher$61,910
Secondary School Teacher$61,600
Elementary School Teacher$60,840
Middle School Teacher$58,340
Salaries for every job in Appleton, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Appleton?

The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $29.00 ($60,330 a year).

Do special education teachers make more in Appleton than the national average?

No: $60,330 against $65,120 nationally, 7% less.

How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $61,520, so Appleton pays 2% less.

Where does Appleton rank for special education teacher pay?

225 of 335 metro areas with data.

How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Appleton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,410 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.