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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $61,050 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,230
90th percentile $75,410
Employed locally 700
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,230
    25th
    $58,410
    50th (median)
    $61,050
    75th
    $70,240
    90th
    $75,410

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 20% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,230 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,410.