How much does an educational make in Madison?
$67,510a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $32.46 an hour or $5,626 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.46
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,110Median: $67,510Highest 10%: $99,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,110 | $24.57 | |
| 25th | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| Median | $67,510 | $32.46 | |
| 75th | $82,260 | $39.55 | |
| 90th | $99,960 | $48.06 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| Kenosha, WI | $66,700 |
| Janesville, WI | $65,090 |
| Racine, WI | $64,630 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,600 |
| Green Bay, WI | $63,240 |
| Appleton, WI | $61,890 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $61,760 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,790 |
| La Crosse, WI | $60,730 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,280 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,730 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $58,520 |
| Wausau, WI | $58,350 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $56,930 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $81,890 |
| Health Education Specialist | $79,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $76,720 |
| Counselor | $70,300 |
| Substance Abuse | $64,250 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,690 |
| Child | $62,020 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $61,460 |
| Clergy | $60,900 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $60,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $32.46 ($67,510 a year).
Do educationals make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $67,510 against $64,330 nationally, 5% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $62,690, so Madison pays 8% more.
Where does Madison rank for educational pay?
108 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,960 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.