How much does a middle school teacher make in Wisconsin?
$61,960a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Wisconsin. That is $29.79 an hour or $5,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.79
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,870Median: $61,960Highest 10%: $79,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,870 | $23.01 | |
| 25th | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| Median | $61,960 | $29.79 | |
| 75th | $76,510 | $36.78 | |
| 90th | $79,990 | $38.46 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Eau Claire, WI | $64,660 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $64,360 |
| Green Bay, WI | $63,620 |
| Madison, WI | $63,320 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,800 |
| Duluth, MN | $62,420 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,210 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $61,810 |
| Janesville, WI | $61,350 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,980 |
| Racine, WI | $60,950 |
| Kenosha, WI | $60,560 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $60,120 |
| Wausau, WI | $59,130 |
| Appleton, WI | $58,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 28. Minnesota | $62,640 |
| 29. Nebraska | $62,510 |
| 30. Wyoming | $62,480 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $61,960 |
| 32. Alabama | $61,770 |
| 33. Montana | $61,550 |
| 34. Kentucky | $61,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $29.79 ($61,960 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $61,960 against $64,370 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for middle school teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays middle school teachers the most?
Eau Claire, WI, with a median of $64,660 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.