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

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

Median annual salary $66,040 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,790
90th percentile $80,720
Employed locally 450
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,790
    25th
    $50,520
    50th (median)
    $66,040
    75th
    $75,790
    90th
    $80,720

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 24% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,340

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Madison, WI is 4.8% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,790 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,520.