Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,370 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,040
90th percentile $71,450
Employed locally 240
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,040
    25th
    $53,590
    50th (median)
    $61,370
    75th
    $70,560
    90th
    $71,450

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,810
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,540
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Western Wisconsin is 11.8% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,040 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,590.