How much does a teaching assistant make in Milwaukee?
$30,670a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $14.75 an hour or $2,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.75
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,670Median: $30,670Highest 10%: $60,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,670 | $14.75 | |
| 25th | $30,670 | $14.75 | |
| Median | $30,670 | $14.75 | |
| 75th | $50,020 | $24.05 | |
| 90th | $60,530 | $29.10 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,660 |
| Appleton, WI | $51,500 |
| Madison, WI | $47,990 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $45,400 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,030 |
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 $14.75 ($30,670 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $30,670 against $42,910 nationally, 29% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,990, so Milwaukee pays 36% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for teaching assistant pay?
123 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,530 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.