How much does a substitute teacher make in Milwaukee?
$46,190a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $22.21 an hour or $3,849 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.21
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,460Median: $46,190Highest 10%: $57,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $38,500 | $18.51 | |
| Median | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| 75th | $56,480 | $27.15 | |
| 90th | $57,660 | $27.72 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| La Crosse, WI | $62,400 |
| Green Bay, WI | $52,680 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $50,390 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,790 |
| Racine, WI | $44,420 |
| Kenosha, WI | $44,240 |
| Madison, WI | $43,960 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $39,980 |
| Appleton, WI | $39,010 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $38,830 |
| Wausau, WI | $36,720 |
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 substitute teacher make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $22.21 ($46,190 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $46,190 against $41,670 nationally, 11% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $43,950, so Milwaukee pays 5% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for substitute teacher pay?
64 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,660 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.