Teaching Assistant Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median teaching assistant in the Milwaukee area earns $38,060 a year, 3% above the U.S. median ($36,780) and 1% above the Wisconsin median ($37,800). Half of the 6,530 teaching assistants there earn between $35,870 and $44,340.
Median $38,060
10th: $29,21090th: $46,290
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,210 | $29,060 | $27,150 |
| 25th percentile | $35,870 | $35,350 | $31,060 |
| Median | $38,060 | $37,800 | $36,780 |
| 75th percentile | $44,340 | $42,590 | $45,360 |
| 90th percentile | $46,290 | $46,270 | $50,040 |
| Average | $38,820 | $38,280 | $38,290 |
| Jobs | 6,530 | 26,520 | 1,420,350 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for teaching assistant pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($53,950).
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- Seattle, WA: $53,950
- San Francisco, CA: $49,360
- San Jose, CA: $49,010
- San Diego, CA: $46,440
- Riverside, CA: $46,330
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,240
- Washington, DC: $46,200
- Sacramento, CA: $45,990
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Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,480
- High School Teacher: $75,370
- Middle School Teacher: $64,360
- Substitute Teacher: $46,190
- 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.