How much does a history teacher make in Milwaukee?
$81,380a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $39.13 an hour or $6,782 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.13
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,530Median: $81,380Highest 10%: $99,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,530 | $30.06 | |
| 25th | $78,840 | $37.90 | |
| Median | $81,380 | $39.13 | |
| 75th | $96,980 | $46.63 | |
| 90th | $99,750 | $47.96 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| Madison, WI | $112,500 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $95,350 |
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 history teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $39.13 ($81,380 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $81,380 against $83,820 nationally, 3% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $81,380, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for history teacher pay?
56 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,750 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.