Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in La Crosse, WI-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Median annual salary $60,940 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,340
90th percentile $78,060
Employed locally 130
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,340
    25th
    $53,100
    50th (median)
    $60,940
    75th
    $67,720
    90th
    $78,060

    La Crosse economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,009 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 14% 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 La Crosse, WI-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,100
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,590
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$62,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in La Crosse, WI-MN is 3.3% 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 La Crosse?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,340 per year in La Crosse, WI-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,100.