Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,800 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,360
90th percentile $75,460
Employed locally 190
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,360
    25th
    $48,260
    50th (median)
    $59,800
    75th
    $63,740
    90th
    $75,460

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,470
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,060
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,910
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,190
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in South Central Wisconsin is 5.1% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,360 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,260.