How much does an elementary school teacher make in Madison?
$63,690a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.62 an hour or $5,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.62
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 148 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 3,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,340Median: $63,690Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,340 | $24.68 | |
| 25th | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| Median | $63,690 | $30.62 | |
| 75th | $77,100 | $37.07 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.28 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,730 |
| Duluth, MN | $65,840 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,480 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $61,110 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,840 |
| Racine, WI | $60,840 |
| La Crosse, WI | $60,690 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,600 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,530 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,340 |
| Janesville, WI | $60,220 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,150 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $59,920 |
| Wausau, WI | $59,500 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.62 ($63,690 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $63,690 against $63,970 nationally, 0% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $61,210, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for elementary school teacher pay?
148 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,400 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.