How much does a teacher and instructor make in Milwaukee?
$66,450a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $31.95 an hour or $5,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.95
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,640Median: $66,450Highest 10%: $93,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,640 | $18.10 | |
| 25th | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| Median | $66,450 | $31.95 | |
| 75th | $81,550 | $39.21 | |
| 90th | $93,190 | $44.80 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Duluth, MN | $63,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $62,350 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,720 |
| Madison, WI | $50,480 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $31.95 ($66,450 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $66,450 against $66,140 nationally, 0% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $51,580, so Milwaukee pays 29% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for teacher and instructor pay?
90 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,190 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.