How much does a secondary school teacher make in Milwaukee?
$75,370a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $36.24 an hour or $6,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.24
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 375
- Jobs in the area
- 4,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,250Median: $75,370Highest 10%: $96,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| 25th | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| Median | $75,370 | $36.24 | |
| 75th | $79,500 | $38.22 | |
| 90th | $96,830 | $46.55 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,010 |
| Duluth, MN | $74,030 |
| Janesville, WI | $66,180 |
| Madison, WI | $64,080 |
| Green Bay, WI | $62,890 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,740 |
| Kenosha, WI | $62,540 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $61,680 |
| Appleton, WI | $61,600 |
| Racine, WI | $61,460 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $61,460 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $61,180 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,420 |
| Wausau, WI | $59,560 |
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 secondary school teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $36.24 ($75,370 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $75,370 against $72,040 nationally, 5% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $62,870, so Milwaukee pays 20% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for secondary school teacher pay?
112 of 375 metro areas with data.
How much does a secondary school teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,830 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.