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Special Education Teacher Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $49,655/year ($4,138/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 32nd of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 4,280 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $61,520 a year — though pay ranges from $47,940 for newcomers to $79,210 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,280 Special Education Teacher jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $61,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,655 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $61,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,202 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,706 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,957 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,655 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,138 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Wisconsin?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Wisconsin is $61,520 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,010 and $75,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $61,520, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $49,655 per year ($4,138 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 4,280 Special Education Teacher jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.