Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Kenosha, WI

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

Median annual salary $64,940 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,820
90th percentile $82,080
Employed locally 80
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,820
    25th
    $51,300
    50th (median)
    $64,940
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $82,080

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 82% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 18% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,750
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $40,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,900
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Kenosha, WI is 6.7% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,820 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,300.