How much does a teacher and instructor make in Madison?
$50,480a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $24.27 an hour or $4,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.27
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 184 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,050Median: $50,480Highest 10%: $77,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,050 | $13.97 | |
| 25th | $43,140 | $20.74 | |
| Median | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| 75th | $63,660 | $30.61 | |
| 90th | $77,290 | $37.16 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Milwaukee, WI | $66,450 |
| Duluth, MN | $63,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $62,350 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,720 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $24.27 ($50,480 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $50,480 against $66,140 nationally, 24% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $51,580, so Madison pays 2% less.
Where does Madison rank for teacher and instructor pay?
184 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,290 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.