Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $52,640 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,430
90th percentile $80,250
Employed locally 170
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,430
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $52,640
    75th
    $74,970
    90th
    $80,250

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 71% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 29% 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 Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,600
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,600
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,810
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,420
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,700
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $55,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Janesville, WI is 16.4% below 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,430 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.