How much does a special education teacher make in Madison?
$79,710a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $38.32 an hour or $6,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.32
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,050Median: $79,710Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 25th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $79,710 | $38.32 | |
| 75th | $96,030 | $46.17 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.60 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Milwaukee, WI | $76,660 |
| Duluth, MN | $73,630 |
| Green Bay, WI | $71,400 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $66,430 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,660 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,500 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $61,860 |
| Kenosha, WI | $61,010 |
| Racine, WI | $60,430 |
| Janesville, WI | $60,380 |
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 $38.32 ($79,710 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $79,710 against $66,810 nationally, 19% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $65,840, so Madison pays 21% more.
Where does Madison rank for special education teacher pay?
46 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,200 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.