How much does a special education teacher make in Milwaukee?
$79,320a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $38.13 an hour or $6,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.13
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 107
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,420Median: $79,320Highest 10%: $79,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,420 | $24.24 | |
| 25th | $66,910 | $32.17 | |
| Median | $79,320 | $38.13 | |
| 75th | $79,320 | $38.13 | |
| 90th | $79,320 | $38.13 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,150 |
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 $38.13 ($79,320 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $79,320 against $76,580 nationally, 4% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $66,910, so Milwaukee pays 19% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for special education teacher pay?
36 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,320 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.