How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Wisconsin?
$59,350a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Wisconsin. That is $28.53 an hour or $4,946 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.53
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,990Median: $59,350Highest 10%: $79,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,990 | $19.23 | |
| 25th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| Median | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 75th | $72,090 | $34.66 | |
| 90th | $79,340 | $38.14 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,780 |
| Duluth, MN | $73,900 |
| La Crosse, WI | $72,580 |
| Wausau, WI | $62,950 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,940 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $62,840 |
| Racine, WI | $60,930 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,840 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,800 |
| Madison, WI | $59,390 |
| Janesville, WI | $58,620 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $57,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 29. Kentucky | $60,280 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $60,240 |
| 31. North Dakota | $59,420 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $59,350 |
| 33. West Virginia | $58,790 |
| 34. Iowa | $58,420 |
| 35. Indiana | $58,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.53 ($59,350 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $59,350 against $62,680 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $80,780 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.