How much does a history teacher make in Madison?
$112,500a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $54.10 an hour or $9,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.10
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,480Median: $112,500Highest 10%: $179,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| 25th | $91,600 | $44.04 | |
| Median | $112,500 | $54.10 | |
| 75th | $136,500 | $65.60 | |
| 90th | $179,100 | $86.12 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $95,350 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $81,380 |
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 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $98,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $54.10 ($112,500 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $112,500 against $83,820 nationally, 34% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $81,380, so Madison pays 38% more.
Where does Madison rank for history teacher pay?
10 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,100 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.