Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $63,030 +0% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,500
90th percentile $78,920
Employed locally 140
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,500
    25th
    $49,500
    50th (median)
    $63,030
    75th
    $63,030
    90th
    $78,920

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $85,640
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,260
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $79,410
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,300
    Williamsport, PA $68,090
    Madison, WI $66,040

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,290
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $60,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Eau Claire?

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

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Eau Claire, WI is 0% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,500 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,500.