How much does an economics teacher make in Milwaukee?
$99,950a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $48.05 an hour or $8,329 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.05
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,340Median: $99,950Highest 10%: $181,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,340 | $27.09 | |
| 25th | $79,170 | $38.06 | |
| Median | $99,950 | $48.05 | |
| 75th | $134,000 | $64.40 | |
| 90th | $181,000 | $87.02 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $103,400 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $105,900 |
| Business Teacher | $100,100 |
| 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 |
| Political Science Teacher | $83,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $48.05 ($99,950 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $99,950 against $123,900 nationally, 19% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $99,970, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for economics teacher pay?
50 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $181,000 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.