SOC 25-2023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wisconsin comes to $76,860 a year, ahead of the national median of $65,030 by 18.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wisconsin comes to $76,860 a year, ahead of the national median of $65,030 by 18.2%. Pay ranges from under $50,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $100,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,950 to $80,960.
Employment stands at 570, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Wisconsin ranks number 12th out of 34 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Milwaukee records the highest median at $79,320. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 218th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,450 | −22.4% |
| 25th | $59,950 | −7.8% |
| Median (50th) | $76,860 | +18.2% |
| 75th | $80,960 | +24.5% |
| 90th | $100,290 | +54.2% |
| Mean | $73,170 | +12.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $76,860 goes as far as $81,679 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,679US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,860 a year, 18.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,450 to $100,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 570 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 34 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $79,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $76,860, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,030, so pay in Wisconsin is 18.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wisconsin earns more than $100,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Milwaukee, at $79,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 570 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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