How much does a teacher and instructor make in Wisconsin?
$51,580a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Wisconsin. That is $24.80 an hour or $4,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.80
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,040Median: $51,580Highest 10%: $82,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,040 | $13.96 | |
| 25th | $41,390 | $19.90 | |
| Median | $51,580 | $24.80 | |
| 75th | $69,240 | $33.29 | |
| 90th | $82,960 | $39.88 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $66,450 |
| Duluth, MN | $63,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $62,350 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,720 |
| Madison, WI | $50,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 41. New Hampshire | $53,680 |
| 42. Idaho | $53,600 |
| 43. Florida | $51,730 |
| 44. Wisconsin | $51,580 |
| 45. Texas | $51,120 |
| 46. North Carolina | $50,000 |
| 47. Tennessee | $50,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $24.80 ($51,580 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $51,580 against $66,140 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Wisconsin ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays teacher and instructors the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $66,450 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.