How much does a special education teacher make in Milwaukee?
$76,660a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $36.86 an hour or $6,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.86
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,390Median: $76,660Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| 25th | $59,570 | $28.64 | |
| Median | $76,660 | $36.86 | |
| 75th | $94,660 | $45.51 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Madison, WI | $79,710 |
| 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 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 $36.86 ($76,660 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $76,660 against $66,810 nationally, 15% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $65,840, so Milwaukee pays 16% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for special education teacher pay?
62 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,400 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.