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

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

Median annual salary $60,150 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,920
90th percentile $77,440
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,920
    25th
    $49,580
    50th (median)
    $60,150
    75th
    $73,960
    90th
    $77,440

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 21% 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 Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,530
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,720
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,330
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Wausau, WI is 4.5% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,920 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,580.