How much does a special education teacher make in Wisconsin?
$61,520a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Wisconsin. That is $29.58 an hour or $5,127 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.58
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,940Median: $61,520Highest 10%: $79,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,940 | $23.05 | |
| 25th | $54,010 | $25.97 | |
| Median | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| 75th | $75,770 | $36.43 | |
| 90th | $79,210 | $38.08 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 29. South Carolina | $62,360 |
| 30. Texas | $62,330 |
| 31. Maine | $61,880 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $61,520 |
| 33. Utah | $61,290 |
| 34. Hawaii | $60,940 |
| 35. Wyoming | $60,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $29.58 ($61,520 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $61,520 against $65,120 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for special education teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays special education teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $76,320 a year.
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.