High School Teacher Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median high school teacher in the Milwaukee area earns $75,370 a year, 5% above the U.S. median ($72,040) and 20% above the Wisconsin median ($62,870). Half of the 4,120 high school teachers there earn between $60,620 and $79,500.
Median $75,370
10th: $47,25090th: $96,830
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,250 | $48,550 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $60,620 | $58,910 | $59,980 |
| Median | $75,370 | $62,870 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $79,500 | $77,420 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $96,830 | $83,340 | $107,600 |
| Average | $71,380 | $66,880 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 4,120 | 15,910 | 1,065,210 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 27th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($108,230).
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Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $108,230
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Seattle, WA: $102,670
- Los Angeles, CA: $100,960
- New York, NY: $100,800
- Riverside, CA: $100,130
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Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,480
- Middle School Teacher: $64,360
- 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.