How much does a physics teacher make in Milwaukee?
$79,760a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $38.35 an hour or $6,647 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.35
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,730Median: $79,760Highest 10%: $122,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| 25th | $78,720 | $37.85 | |
| Median | $79,760 | $38.35 | |
| 75th | $99,990 | $48.07 | |
| 90th | $122,700 | $58.97 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for physics teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $130,300 |
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 physics teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $38.35 ($79,760 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $79,760 against $100,300 nationally, 20% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $89,630, so Milwaukee pays 11% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for physics teacher pay?
59 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a physics teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,700 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.