How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Milwaukee?
$96,500a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $46.39 an hour or $8,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.39
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,150Median: $96,500Highest 10%: $115,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,150 | $24.11 | |
| 25th | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| Median | $96,500 | $46.39 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.63 | |
| 90th | $115,400 | $55.47 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Madison, WI | $104,800 |
| Duluth, MN | $71,630 |
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 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $85,180 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $84,700 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,520 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $83,370 |
| Political Science Teacher | $83,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $46.39 ($96,500 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $96,500 against $77,640 nationally, 24% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $79,120, so Milwaukee pays 22% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
19 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,400 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.