Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $65,900 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,470
90th percentile $102,730
Employed locally 400
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,470
    25th
    $57,320
    50th (median)
    $65,900
    75th
    $101,480
    90th
    $102,730

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 14% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $46,470 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,320.