verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$62,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
15,910
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,815 #36 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Wisconsin, explained

High school teachers in Wisconsin earn a median of $62,870 per year (— per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $48,550, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $83,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $62,870 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $62,870 is worth about $66,815 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #36 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,550
$23.34/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,870
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$83,340
$40.07/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $62,870 $66,815
Illinois $79,990 $80,024 −$17,120
Minnesota $76,460 $77,529 −$13,590
Michigan $66,030 $68,626 −$3,160
Iowa $61,200 $69,734 +$1,670

High School Teacher in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Wisconsin?

High school teachers in Wisconsin earn a median of $62,870 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay high school teachers well?

At $62,870, Wisconsin pays 13% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 15,910 work in the state.

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