Preschool Teacher Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median preschool teacher in the Milwaukee area earns $36,240 a year, 5% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and about the same as the Wisconsin median ($36,160). Half of the 3,950 preschool teachers there earn between $30,000 and $38,020.
Median $36,240
10th: $28,13090th: $45,560
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,130 | $28,530 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $30,000 | $30,190 | $34,530 |
| Median | $36,240 | $36,160 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $38,020 | $38,670 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $45,560 | $46,090 | $61,390 |
| Average | $36,080 | $36,500 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 3,950 | 11,330 | 478,780 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,480
- High School Teacher: $75,370
- Middle School Teacher: $64,360
- 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.