How much does a special education teacher make in Wisconsin?
$60,870a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Wisconsin. That is $29.26 an hour or $5,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.26
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,580Median: $60,870Highest 10%: $82,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| 25th | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| Median | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| 75th | $73,640 | $35.40 | |
| 90th | $82,200 | $39.52 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,700 |
| Duluth, MN | $75,330 |
| Madison, WI | $61,460 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $58,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 21. Illinois | $62,580 |
| 22. Missouri | $62,250 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $61,720 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $60,870 |
| 25. Ohio | $60,700 |
| 26. Maine | $60,680 |
| 27. North Carolina | $60,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $29.26 ($60,870 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $60,870 against $64,830 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for special education teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 24 of 45 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays special education teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $80,700 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.