Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Kenosha, WI

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

Median annual salary $59,770 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,140
90th percentile $84,680
Employed locally 90
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,140
    25th
    $49,200
    50th (median)
    $59,770
    75th
    $73,480
    90th
    $84,680

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $86,510
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $86,020
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,750
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $79,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Madison, WI $76,830

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,750
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $40,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,900
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Kenosha?

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

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Kenosha, WI is 7.9% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Kenosha?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,140 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,200.