How much does a special education teacher make in Milwaukee?
$62,110a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.86 an hour or $5,176 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.86
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 171 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,940Median: $62,110Highest 10%: $77,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 25th | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| Median | $62,110 | $29.86 | |
| 75th | $76,010 | $36.54 | |
| 90th | $77,810 | $37.41 |
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 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $105,900 |
| Business Teacher | $100,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $99,950 |
| Sociology Teacher | $98,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $96,660 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $96,500 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $85,180 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $84,700 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,520 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $83,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.86 ($62,110 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $62,110 against $65,120 nationally, 5% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $61,520, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for special education teacher pay?
171 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,810 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.