How much does a sociology teacher make in Milwaukee?
$98,500a year
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $47.36 an hour or $8,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.36
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,290Median: $98,500Highest 10%: $173,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,290 | $30.43 | |
| 25th | $78,360 | $37.67 | |
| Median | $98,500 | $47.36 | |
| 75th | $122,000 | $58.64 | |
| 90th | $173,600 | $83.47 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for sociology teachers.
| Madison, WI | $132,600 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $87,340 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $105,900 |
| Business Teacher | $100,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $99,950 |
| 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 |
| Political Science Teacher | $83,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sociology teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $47.36 ($98,500 a year).
Do sociology teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $98,500 against $84,290 nationally, 17% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $84,960, so Milwaukee pays 16% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for sociology teacher pay?
22 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a sociology teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,600 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.