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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$61,210/yr
Median Hourly Wage
—/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
24,920
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,051 #31 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Wisconsin, explained

Elementary school teachers in Wisconsin earn a median of $61,210 per year (— per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $48,610, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $84,470. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $61,210 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $61,210 is worth about $65,051 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #31 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,610
$23.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,210
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$84,470
$40.61/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $61,210 $65,051 —
Minnesota $76,350 $77,418 −$15,140
Illinois $75,320 $75,352 −$14,110
Michigan $65,110 $67,670 −$3,900
Iowa $60,580 $69,028 +$630

Elementary School Teacher in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Wisconsin?

Elementary school teachers in Wisconsin earn a median of $61,210 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay elementary school teachers well?

At $61,210, Wisconsin pays 4% below the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 24,920 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

Washington · $102,350 California · $99,650 District of Columbia · $96,580 Massachusetts · $94,000 Rhode Island · $90,930 New York · $85,760 Connecticut · $80,600 Alaska · $79,260 New Jersey · $78,200 Maryland · $77,680 Ohio · $77,370 Oregon · $77,130

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