Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in Wisconsin
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) in Wisconsin earn a median of $63,520 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($74,260)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,350
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,870; the top 10% earn over $83,170. Nationally the range is $49,800 to $109,100.
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Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65,840 median in Wisconsin
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,210 median in Wisconsin
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59,350 median in Wisconsin
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,870 median in Wisconsin
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,870 median in Wisconsin
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$64,980 median in Wisconsin
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in Wisconsin
How much do special education teachers (secondary school) make in Wisconsin?
The median is $63,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,870 and the top 10% earn over $83,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for special education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $74,260). Living costs are not included.