Substitute Teacher Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median substitute teacher in the Milwaukee area earns $46,190 a year, 11% above the U.S. median ($41,670) and 5% above the Wisconsin median ($43,950). Half of the 1,560 substitute teachers there earn between $38,500 and $56,480.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,460 | $35,740 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $38,500 | $37,710 | $34,170 |
| Median | $46,190 | $43,950 | $41,670 |
| 75th percentile | $56,480 | $50,040 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $57,660 | $59,890 | $65,790 |
| Average | $46,920 | $47,660 | $46,420 |
| Jobs | 1,560 | 8,420 | 524,770 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 13th for substitute teacher pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($72,330).
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- San Jose, CA: $72,330
- Portland, OR: $61,190
- San Francisco, CA: $60,790
- Riverside, CA: $60,780
- Seattle, WA: $60,070
- San Diego, CA: $59,860
- Sacramento, CA: $59,780
- Los Angeles, CA: $57,210
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Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Teaching Assistant: $38,060
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,480
- High School Teacher: $75,370
- Middle School Teacher: $64,360
- Preschool Teacher: $36,240
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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.