How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Madison?
$104,800a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $50.37 an hour or $8,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.37
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,080Median: $104,800Highest 10%: $173,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,080 | $25.04 | |
| 25th | $62,300 | $29.95 | |
| Median | $104,800 | $50.37 | |
| 75th | $135,500 | $65.14 | |
| 90th | $173,000 | $83.19 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Milwaukee, WI | $96,500 |
| Duluth, MN | $71,630 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $98,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $50.37 ($104,800 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $104,800 against $77,640 nationally, 35% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $79,120, so Madison pays 32% more.
Where does Madison rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
6 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,000 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.