How much does a special education teacher make in Milwaukee?
$58,320a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $28.04 an hour or $4,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.04
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,890Median: $58,320Highest 10%: $73,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,890 | $22.06 | |
| 25th | $51,450 | $24.74 | |
| Median | $58,320 | $28.04 | |
| 75th | $62,780 | $30.18 | |
| 90th | $73,640 | $35.40 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,700 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,330 |
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 $28.04 ($58,320 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $58,320 against $64,830 nationally, 10% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $60,870, so Milwaukee pays 4% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for special education teacher pay?
78 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,640 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.