How much does a special education teacher make in Wisconsin?
$63,520a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Wisconsin. That is $30.54 an hour or $5,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.54
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,870Median: $63,520Highest 10%: $83,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $58,450 | $28.10 | |
| Median | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| 75th | $77,100 | $37.07 | |
| 90th | $83,170 | $39.99 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,190 |
| Janesville, WI | $73,280 |
| Kenosha, WI | $73,260 |
| Duluth, MN | $72,810 |
| Racine, WI | $71,400 |
| Madison, WI | $70,810 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $65,360 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $65,230 |
| La Crosse, WI | $64,770 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $63,540 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,190 |
| Appleton, WI | $61,910 |
| Wausau, WI | $60,490 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 25. Texas | $64,830 |
| 26. Arizona | $64,300 |
| 27. Utah | $64,210 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $63,520 |
| 29. Nebraska | $63,460 |
| 30. Wyoming | $62,750 |
| 31. Montana | $62,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.54 ($63,520 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $63,520 against $74,260 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for special education teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays special education teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $79,190 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.