How much does a teaching assistant make in Wisconsin?
$37,800a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Wisconsin. That is $18.17 an hour or $3,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.17
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,060Median: $37,800Highest 10%: $46,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,060 | $13.97 | |
| 25th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $37,800 | $18.17 | |
| 75th | $42,590 | $20.48 | |
| 90th | $46,270 | $22.25 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,310 |
| Madison, WI | $39,640 |
| Duluth, MN | $39,510 |
| La Crosse, WI | $38,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $38,370 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $38,060 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 12. North Dakota | $38,240 |
| 13. Connecticut | $38,110 |
| 14. Delaware | $37,830 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $37,800 |
| 16. New Jersey | $37,290 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $37,220 |
| 18. Alaska | $37,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $18.17 ($37,800 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $37,800 against $36,780 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for teaching assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays teaching assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $45,310 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.