Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $58,885 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.5% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 3,280 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $49,500 to $66,040 depending on location.
$58,885
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$66,040
Highest paying metro
$49,500
Lowest paying metro
3,280
Employed in Wisconsin
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
inSpecial Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $66,040 | $50,520 | $75,790 | 450 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $63,030 | $49,500 | $63,030 | 140 |
| Kenosha, WI | $62,120 | $51,440 | $83,680 | 90 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,050 | $58,410 | $70,240 | 700 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $60,940 | $53,100 | $67,720 | 130 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $60,610 | $47,370 | $69,070 | 320 |
| Wausau, WI | $60,150 | $49,580 | $73,960 | 90 |
| Green Bay, WI | $59,870 | $49,420 | $66,170 | 230 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $59,800 | $48,260 | $63,740 | 190 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $58,860 | $47,050 | $69,620 | 60 |
| Appleton, WI | $58,760 | $51,420 | $63,550 | 180 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $58,710 | $51,070 | $72,870 | 60 |
| Racine, WI | $57,780 | $47,490 | $72,280 | 100 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $57,210 | $46,060 | $59,720 | 70 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $53,980 | $47,400 | $61,600 | 80 |
| Janesville, WI | $52,640 | $49,570 | $74,970 | 170 |
| Western Wisconsin | $49,500 | $48,030 | $61,430 | 220 |