Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $56,720 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,120
90th percentile $74,690
Employed locally 110
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,120
    25th
    $44,610
    50th (median)
    $56,720
    75th
    $66,500
    90th
    $74,690

    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

    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, Middle School make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Western Wisconsin is 12.6% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $43,120 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,610.