How much does an elementary school teacher make in Wisconsin?
$61,210a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Wisconsin. That is $29.43 an hour or $5,101 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.43
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,610Median: $61,210Highest 10%: $84,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 25th | $51,460 | $24.74 | |
| Median | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| 75th | $76,820 | $36.93 | |
| 90th | $84,470 | $40.61 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Wausau, WI | $59,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 29. Nebraska | $62,380 |
| 30. Idaho | $61,600 |
| 31. Alabama | $61,380 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $61,210 |
| 33. Wyoming | $61,150 |
| 34. South Carolina | $60,820 |
| 35. Kentucky | $60,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $29.43 ($61,210 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $61,210 against $63,970 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays elementary school teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $79,730 a year.
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.