How much does a psychology teacher make in Milwaukee?
$77,440a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $37.23 an hour or $6,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.23
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,880Median: $77,440Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,880 | $28.31 | |
| 25th | $65,630 | $31.55 | |
| Median | $77,440 | $37.23 | |
| 75th | $89,330 | $42.95 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.50 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $92,190 |
| Duluth, MN | $76,470 |
| Green Bay, WI | $68,580 |
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 psychology teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $37.23 ($77,440 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $77,440 against $80,340 nationally, 4% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $77,580, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for psychology teacher pay?
89 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychology teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,900 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.