How much does a secondary school teacher make in Wisconsin?
$62,870a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Wisconsin. That is $30.23 an hour or $5,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.23
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,550Median: $62,870Highest 10%: $83,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 25th | $58,910 | $28.32 | |
| Median | $62,870 | $30.23 | |
| 75th | $77,420 | $37.22 | |
| 90th | $83,340 | $40.07 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,010 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $75,370 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 27. Maine | $64,880 |
| 28. Texas | $63,590 |
| 29. Nebraska | $63,450 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $62,870 |
| 31. Wyoming | $62,690 |
| 32. South Carolina | $62,580 |
| 33. Alabama | $61,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.23 ($62,870 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $62,870 against $72,040 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays secondary school teachers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $79,010 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.