Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Wausau, WI

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

Median annual salary $60,590 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,330
90th percentile $91,260
Employed locally 40
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,330
    25th
    $51,230
    50th (median)
    $60,590
    75th
    $75,850
    90th
    $91,260

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 20% 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 Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,530
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,720
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,330
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Wausau, WI is 12.9% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,330 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,230.