How much does a special education teacher make in Wisconsin?
$66,910a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Wisconsin. That is $32.17 an hour or $5,576 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.17
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,540Median: $66,910Highest 10%: $80,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,540 | $19.49 | |
| 25th | $50,420 | $24.24 | |
| Median | $66,910 | $32.17 | |
| 75th | $79,320 | $38.13 | |
| 90th | $80,510 | $38.71 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $79,320 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $77,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 17. Minnesota | $69,470 |
| 18. Florida | $68,690 |
| 19. Utah | $67,860 |
| 20. Wisconsin | $66,910 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,670 |
| 22. New York | $65,970 |
| 23. Texas | $65,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $32.17 ($66,910 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $66,910 against $76,580 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for special education teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 20 of 42 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays special education teachers the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $79,320 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.