How much does an elementary school teacher make in Wausau?
$59,500a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Wausau, WI metro area. That is $28.61 an hour or $4,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.61
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 283 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,550Median: $59,500Highest 10%: $78,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 25th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| 75th | $74,780 | $35.95 | |
| 90th | $78,440 | $37.71 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,730 |
| Duluth, MN | $65,840 |
| Madison, WI | $63,690 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Wausau
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $80,480 |
| Special Education Teacher | $60,490 |
| Special Education Teacher | $60,150 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $59,560 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,130 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $37,070 |
| Teaching Assistant | $36,970 |
| Substitute Teacher | $36,720 |
| Preschool Teacher | $32,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Wausau?
The median hourly pay in the Wausau, WI metro area is $28.61 ($59,500 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Wausau than the national average?
No: $59,500 against $63,970 nationally, 7% less.
How does Wausau compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $61,210, so Wausau pays 3% less.
Where does Wausau rank for elementary school teacher pay?
283 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Wausau?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,440 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.