How much does a substitute teacher make in Wisconsin?
$43,950a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Wisconsin. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.13
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,740Median: $43,950Highest 10%: $59,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| 75th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 90th | $59,890 | $28.79 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| La Crosse, WI | $62,400 |
| Green Bay, WI | $52,680 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $50,390 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $46,190 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,790 |
| Racine, WI | $44,420 |
| Kenosha, WI | $44,240 |
| Madison, WI | $43,960 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $42,580 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $39,980 |
| Appleton, WI | $39,010 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $38,830 |
| Wausau, WI | $36,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 9. Maryland | $46,470 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $45,590 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $44,870 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $43,950 |
| 13. New Jersey | $43,780 |
| 14. New York | $43,490 |
| 15. North Dakota | $42,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $21.13 ($43,950 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $43,950 against $41,670 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for substitute teacher pay?
Wisconsin ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays substitute teachers the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, with a median of $62,400 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.