How much does a teaching assistant make in Milwaukee?
$38,060a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $18.30 an hour or $3,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.30
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 6,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,210Median: $38,060Highest 10%: $46,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,210 | $14.04 | |
| 25th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| 75th | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 90th | $46,290 | $22.25 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,310 |
| Madison, WI | $39,640 |
| Duluth, MN | $39,510 |
| La Crosse, WI | $38,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $38,370 |
| Green Bay, WI | $37,980 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $37,850 |
| Appleton, WI | $37,800 |
| Janesville, WI | $37,670 |
| Racine, WI | $37,640 |
| Wausau, WI | $36,970 |
| Kenosha, WI | $36,940 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $36,860 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $36,830 |
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 teaching assistant make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $18.30 ($38,060 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $38,060 against $36,780 nationally, 3% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $37,800, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for teaching assistant pay?
80 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,290 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.