Middle School Teacher Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median middle school teacher in the Milwaukee area earns $64,360 a year, about the same as the U.S. median ($64,370) and 4% above the Wisconsin median ($61,960). Half of the 3,310 middle school teachers there earn between $59,330 and $79,080.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,030 | $47,870 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $59,330 | $51,770 | $58,530 |
| Median | $64,360 | $61,960 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $79,080 | $76,510 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $91,660 | $79,990 | $102,540 |
| Average | $68,840 | $65,220 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 3,310 | 14,460 | 620,090 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 30th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
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Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,480
- 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.