How much does a preschool teacher make in Wisconsin?
$36,160a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Wisconsin. That is $17.38 an hour or $3,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.38
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,530Median: $36,160Highest 10%: $46,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,530 | $13.72 | |
| 25th | $30,190 | $14.51 | |
| Median | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 75th | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| 90th | $46,090 | $22.16 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,960 |
| Madison, WI | $38,090 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 31. Delaware | $36,360 |
| 32. Arizona | $36,300 |
| 33. Mississippi | $36,250 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $36,160 |
| 35. Missouri | $36,090 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $36,050 |
| 37. Florida | $35,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $17.38 ($36,160 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $36,160 against $38,140 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for preschool teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays preschool teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $43,960 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.