Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $58,980 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $23,050
90th percentile $84,390
Employed locally 70
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,050
    25th
    $49,120
    50th (median)
    $58,980
    75th
    $71,850
    90th
    $84,390

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 68% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,630
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,740
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,330
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,280
    Green Bay, WI $61,230

    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, Preschool make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Madison, WI is 5.2% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Madison?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $23,050 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,120.