Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $63,030 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,550
90th percentile $101,000
Employed locally 2,810
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,550
    25th
    $49,910
    50th (median)
    $63,030
    75th
    $78,590
    90th
    $101,000

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 73% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $86,310
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $84,530
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $74,480
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $74,160

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Madison, WI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Madison, WI is 1.1% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Madison?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,550 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,910.