Elementary School Teacher Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median elementary school teacher in the Milwaukee area earns $61,480 a year, 4% below the U.S. median ($63,970) and about the same as the Wisconsin median ($61,210). Half of the 6,620 elementary school teachers there earn between $52,200 and $80,460.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,340 | $48,610 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $52,200 | $51,460 | $57,710 |
| Median | $61,480 | $61,210 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $80,460 | $76,820 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $97,430 | $84,470 | $104,340 |
| Average | $68,930 | $65,960 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 6,620 | 24,920 | 1,388,390 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
- San Diego, CA: $97,000
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Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Middle School Teacher: $64,360
- High School Teacher: $75,370
- Preschool Teacher: $36,240
- Teaching Assistant: $38,060
- Substitute Teacher: $46,190
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.