How much does a special education teacher make in Madison?
$64,270a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.90 an hour or $5,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.90
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,050Median: $64,270Highest 10%: $83,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,050 | $24.54 | |
| 25th | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| Median | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| 75th | $76,210 | $36.64 | |
| 90th | $83,830 | $40.30 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,320 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $66,960 |
| Duluth, MN | $66,420 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,750 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,110 |
| Kenosha, WI | $61,880 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,170 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $60,790 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,330 |
| Wausau, WI | $60,150 |
| Racine, WI | $60,110 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $60,060 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $59,280 |
| Janesville, WI | $59,220 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.90 ($64,270 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $64,270 against $65,120 nationally, 1% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $61,520, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for special education teacher pay?
121 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,830 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.