How much does a preschool teacher make in Madison?
$38,090a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $18.31 an hour or $3,174 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.31
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,410Median: $38,090Highest 10%: $47,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,410 | $14.62 | |
| 25th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| Median | $38,090 | $18.31 | |
| 75th | $45,870 | $22.05 | |
| 90th | $47,430 | $22.80 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,960 |
| Duluth, MN | $37,920 |
| Janesville, WI | $36,610 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $36,540 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $36,240 |
| Racine, WI | $36,230 |
| La Crosse, WI | $36,150 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,070 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $35,630 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $35,270 |
| Kenosha, WI | $34,740 |
| Appleton, WI | $34,500 |
| Wausau, WI | $32,520 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $31,450 |
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 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $18.31 ($38,090 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $38,090 against $38,140 nationally, 0% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $36,160, so Madison pays 5% more.
Where does Madison rank for preschool teacher pay?
131 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,430 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.