Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $76,830 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,760
90th percentile $125,620
Employed locally 320
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,760
    25th
    $60,950
    50th (median)
    $76,830
    75th
    $99,740
    90th
    $125,620

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 12% 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
    Williamsport, PA $76,370

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Madison, WI is 18.4% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $50,760 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,950.