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

Preschool Teacher Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$36,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$17.39/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
11,330
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$38,429 #32 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in Wisconsin, explained

Preschool teachers in Wisconsin earn a median of $36,160 per year ($17.39 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $28,530, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $46,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $36,160 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $36,160 is worth about $38,429 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #32 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$28,530
$13.72/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$36,160
$17.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$46,090
$22.16/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $36,160 $38,429
Minnesota $43,430 $44,037 −$7,270
Illinois $40,910 $40,927 −$4,750
Michigan $37,110 $38,569 −$950
Iowa $33,830 $38,547 +$2,330

Preschool Teacher in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in Wisconsin?

Preschool teachers in Wisconsin earn a median of $36,160 per year ($17.39 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay preschool teachers well?

At $36,160, Wisconsin pays 5% below the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 11,330 work in the state.

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