Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,360 or more. The middle half of special education teachers, middle school in La Crosse earn between $59,190 and $75,070.
- $47K10th
- $59K25th
- $64KMedian
- $75K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,730 | $5,394 | — |
| Median | $63,500 | $5,292 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,190 | $4,932 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,070 | $6,256 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Special education teachers, middle school in La Crosse earn 7% less than the Wisconsin average ($69,270) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($73,780). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $66,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $64,730 | $63,500 | $47,210 | $81,360 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $69,270 | $65,840 | $47,480 | $94,660 | 2,650 |
| United States | $73,780 | $66,810 | $49,420 | $102,510 | 95,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $64,730, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $51,857 a year, or $4,321 a month and $1,994 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $51,857 | $4,321 |
| Working in MN | $51,312 | $4,276 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is La Crosse a good place for special education teachers, middle school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the La Crosse area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $64,730 buys what about $70,536 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 9th of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($78,910).
- Madison$78,910
- Milwaukee$74,520
- Green Bay$68,710
- Racine$67,350
- Eau Claire$66,990
- Janesville$66,980
- Sheboygan$66,000
- Kenosha$65,550
- La Crosse$64,730
- Fond du Lac$63,570
All Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries in Wisconsin
Highest-paying cities for special education teachers, middle school
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($112,040).
- San Jose, CA$112,040
- Bremerton, WA$104,860
- San Francisco, CA$104,470
- Seattle, WA$103,370
- Sacramento, CA$102,930
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in La Crosse: questions
What is the entry-level special education teachers, middle school salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the special education teachers, middle school take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $51,857 a year ($4,321 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,730.
Do special education teachers, middle school earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($73,780).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2057; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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