Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $61,520 a year. About 4,280 people work in this job there.

$61,520Median yearly pay

$54,010–$75,770Middle half of workers, yearly

4,280People in this job in Wisconsin

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Wisconsin ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Wisconsin

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$47,940
25% of workers	$54,010
Half of workers (median)	$61,520
75% of workers	$75,770
90% of workers	$79,210

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Wisconsin metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Eau Claire	$66,960	170
Madison	$64,270	660
La Crosse-Onalaska	$63,750	140
Milwaukee-Waukesha	$62,110	960
Kenosha	$61,880	100
Green Bay	$61,170	240
Sheboygan	$60,790	90
Appleton	$60,330	180
Wausau	$60,150	90
Racine-Mount Pleasant	$60,110	140
Fond du Lac	$60,060	80
Oshkosh-Neenah	$59,280	110
Janesville-Beloit	$59,220	170

Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Wisconsin

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$61,210
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,870
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,960
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,160
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$63,520
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$65,840
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$59,350
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$74,310

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.