How much does a teaching assistant make in Wisconsin?
$47,990a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Wisconsin. That is $23.07 an hour or $3,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.07
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 4,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,670Median: $47,990Highest 10%: $58,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,670 | $14.75 | |
| 25th | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| Median | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 75th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 90th | $58,740 | $28.24 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Duluth, MN | $60,470 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $52,660 |
| Appleton, WI | $51,500 |
| Madison, WI | $47,990 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $45,400 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,030 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $30,670 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $21,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 18. Ohio | $48,710 |
| 19. Vermont | $48,620 |
| 20. New Mexico | $48,270 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $47,990 |
| 22. Maine | $47,210 |
| 23. South Carolina | $46,760 |
| 24. New York | $43,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $23.07 ($47,990 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $47,990 against $42,910 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for teaching assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 21 of 45 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays teaching assistants the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $60,470 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.