How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Milwaukee?
$78,490a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $37.74 an hour or $6,541 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.74
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,870Median: $78,490Highest 10%: $97,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| 25th | $78,020 | $37.51 | |
| Median | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| 75th | $78,970 | $37.97 | |
| 90th | $97,750 | $47.00 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,290 |
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 a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $37.74 ($78,490 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $78,490 against $79,350 nationally, 1% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,490, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
38 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,750 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.