Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $49,500 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,010
90th percentile $68,160
Employed locally 220
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,010
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $49,500
    75th
    $61,430
    90th
    $68,160

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,810
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,540
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Western 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 Western Wisconsin is 21.4% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,010 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.