How much does a history teacher make in Wisconsin?
$81,380a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Wisconsin. That is $39.13 an hour or $6,782 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.13
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,900Median: $81,380Highest 10%: $136,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| 25th | $71,720 | $34.48 | |
| Median | $81,380 | $39.13 | |
| 75th | $98,630 | $47.42 | |
| 90th | $136,500 | $65.60 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $112,500 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $95,350 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $81,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 20. Nevada | $81,930 |
| 21. Utah | $81,750 |
| 22. Texas | $81,530 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $81,380 |
| 24. Ohio | $81,080 |
| 25. Missouri | $80,680 |
| 26. Indiana | $79,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $39.13 ($81,380 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $81,380 against $83,820 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for history teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 45 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays history teachers the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $112,500 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.