Average Teacher Salary in Wisconsin

Education · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Teacher in Wisconsin earns $62,300 per year, which is below the national average of $63,650. This translates to approximately $29.95 per hour, $2,396 biweekly, or $5,192 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Wisconsin is 7% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$46,700	$22.45
Average (50th)	$62,300	$29.95
Experienced (75th)	$71,600	$34.44
Top Earners (90th)	$81,000	$38.94

Teacher Salary by City in Wisconsin

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Milwaukee	$67,300	$5,608/mo
Madison	$63,500	$5,292/mo
Green Bay	$61,100	$5,092/mo
Kenosha	$59,200	$4,933/mo
Racine	$57,900	$4,825/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Education
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	3.5%-7.65% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.93 (-7% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Wisconsin

Major employers hiring Teachers in Wisconsin include Epic Systems, Northwestern Mutual, Kohl's, Rockwell Automation, and SC Johnson. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for education professionals.

Calculate Your Wisconsin Take-Home Pay

Want to see your actual paycheck after taxes? Use our free Wisconsin Take-Home Pay Calculator to see exactly how much you'll take home based on your salary, filing status, and deductions.