How much does an adult basic education make in Milwaukee?
$57,300a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $27.55 an hour or $4,775 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.55
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 140
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,600Median: $57,300Highest 10%: $101,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,600 | $20.96 | |
| 25th | $46,180 | $22.20 | |
| Median | $57,300 | $27.55 | |
| 75th | $80,190 | $38.55 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.55 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,210 |
| La Crosse, WI | $78,110 |
| Duluth, MN | $74,320 |
| Madison, WI | $61,550 |
| Green Bay, WI | $44,250 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $105,900 |
| Business Teacher | $100,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $99,950 |
| Sociology Teacher | $98,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $96,660 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $96,500 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $85,180 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $84,700 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,520 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $83,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $27.55 ($57,300 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $57,300 against $61,540 nationally, 7% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $64,980, so Milwaukee pays 12% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for adult basic education pay?
79 of 140 metro areas with data.
How much does an adult basic education make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.