How much does a preschool teacher make in Milwaukee?
$36,240a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $17.42 an hour or $3,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.42
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 3,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,130Median: $36,240Highest 10%: $45,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,130 | $13.52 | |
| 25th | $30,000 | $14.42 | |
| Median | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 75th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 90th | $45,560 | $21.90 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,960 |
| Madison, WI | $38,090 |
| Duluth, MN | $37,920 |
| Janesville, WI | $36,610 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $36,540 |
| 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 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 preschool teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $17.42 ($36,240 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $36,240 against $38,140 nationally, 5% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $36,160, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for preschool teacher pay?
183 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,560 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.