Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $60,320 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,680
90th percentile $80,260
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,680
    25th
    $49,680
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $63,170
    90th
    $80,260

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 83% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,720
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,520
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,900
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $76,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,390

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,290
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Eau Claire?

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

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Eau Claire, WI is 13.3% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,680 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,680.