Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $63,350 -9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,870
90th percentile $96,340
Employed locally 410
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,870
    25th
    $56,070
    50th (median)
    $63,350
    75th
    $78,410
    90th
    $96,340

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 27% 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 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, Secondary School make per hour in Madison?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Madison, WI is 9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,870 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,070.