How much does a political science teacher make in Wisconsin?
$83,190a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in Wisconsin. That is $40.00 an hour or $6,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.00
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,310Median: $83,190Highest 10%: $187,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 25th | $68,520 | $32.94 | |
| Median | $83,190 | $40.00 | |
| 75th | $124,200 | $59.73 | |
| 90th | $187,800 | $90.30 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $103,400 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $83,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for political science teachers.
| 25. Wyoming | $84,750 |
| 26. Indiana | $83,770 |
| 27. Oregon | $83,580 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $83,190 |
| 29. Tennessee | $81,330 |
| 30. New Mexico | $80,640 |
| 31. Utah | $80,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $40.00 ($83,190 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $83,190 against $98,070 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for political science teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 28 of 45 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays political science teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $103,400 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.