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

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

Median annual salary $62,120 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,540
90th percentile $100,340
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,540
    25th
    $51,440
    50th (median)
    $62,120
    75th
    $83,680
    90th
    $100,340

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 78% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 22% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,750
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $40,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,900
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Kenosha, WI is 1.4% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,540 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,440.