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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $53,980 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,170
90th percentile $73,590
Employed locally 80
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,170
    25th
    $47,400
    50th (median)
    $53,980
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $73,590

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 74% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 26% 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,260
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,820
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,750
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,590
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $60,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Oshkosh, WI is 14.3% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,170 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,400.