How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Milwaukee?
$62,940a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $30.26 an hour or $5,245 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.26
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,990Median: $62,940Highest 10%: $79,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| 25th | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| Median | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| 75th | $76,350 | $36.71 | |
| 90th | $79,310 | $38.13 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,780 |
| Duluth, MN | $73,900 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $62,840 |
| Racine, WI | $60,930 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,840 |
| Madison, WI | $59,390 |
| Janesville, WI | $58,620 |
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 kindergarten teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $30.26 ($62,940 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $62,940 against $62,680 nationally, 0% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,350, so Milwaukee pays 6% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
127 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,310 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.