How much does an elementary school teacher make in Milwaukee?
$61,480a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $29.56 an hour or $5,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.56
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 197 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 6,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,340Median: $61,480Highest 10%: $97,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| 25th | $52,200 | $25.10 | |
| Median | $61,480 | $29.56 | |
| 75th | $80,460 | $38.68 | |
| 90th | $97,430 | $46.84 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,730 |
| Duluth, MN | $65,840 |
| Madison, WI | $63,690 |
| 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 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 elementary school teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $29.56 ($61,480 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $61,480 against $63,970 nationally, 4% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $61,210, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for elementary school teacher pay?
197 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,430 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.