Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $56,460 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,340
90th percentile $71,190
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,340
    25th
    $49,740
    50th (median)
    $56,460
    75th
    $56,480
    90th
    $71,190

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 74% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 26% 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 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, Preschool make per hour in Milwaukee?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $44,340 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,740.