How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Madison?
$59,390a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $28.55 an hour or $4,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.55
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 205 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,800Median: $59,390Highest 10%: $78,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,800 | $20.10 | |
| 25th | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| Median | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 75th | $72,860 | $35.03 | |
| 90th | $78,830 | $37.90 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,780 |
| Duluth, MN | $73,900 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,940 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $62,840 |
| Racine, WI | $60,930 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,840 |
| Janesville, WI | $58,620 |
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 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $28.55 ($59,390 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $59,390 against $62,680 nationally, 5% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,350, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
205 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,830 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.