How much does a special education teacher make in Wisconsin?
$65,840a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Wisconsin. That is $31.65 an hour or $5,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.65
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,480Median: $65,840Highest 10%: $94,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $57,440 | $27.62 | |
| Median | $65,840 | $31.65 | |
| 75th | $80,340 | $38.63 | |
| 90th | $94,660 | $45.51 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $79,710 |
| 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 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $62,200 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $61,860 |
| Kenosha, WI | $61,010 |
| Racine, WI | $60,430 |
| Janesville, WI | $60,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 20. Georgia | $70,550 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,760 |
| 22. Colorado | $66,130 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $65,840 |
| 24. Montana | $63,960 |
| 25. Virginia | $63,820 |
| 26. Minnesota | $63,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $31.65 ($65,840 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $65,840 against $66,810 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for special education teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays special education teachers the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $79,710 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.