SOC 25-1072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary — Kenosha
Kenosha, WI · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Kenosha, WI is $86,920 per year, 8.3% above the national median of $80,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Kenosha, WI is $86,920 per year, 8.3% above the national median of $80,250. Half of workers earn between $53,920 and $99,580. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,920 and the ninetieth at $104,840.
Within the state, Eau Claire records the highest median at $97,630. Of the 266 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 53rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,920 | −32.8% |
| 25th | $53,920 | −32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $86,920 | +8.3% |
| 75th | $99,580 | +24.1% |
| 90th | $104,840 | +30.6% |
| Mean | $84,200 | +4.9% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $97,630 | 80 | |
| 2 | Madison | $94,420 | 220 | |
| 3 | Milwaukee | $84,700 | 830 | |
| 4 | La Crosse | $82,030 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kenosha run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $86,920 goes as far as $92,370 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$86,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,370US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,920 a year, 8.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,920 to $104,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Eau Claire, at $97,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Kenosha, WI?
The median annual wage is $86,920, 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 $80,250, so pay in Kenosha, WI is 8.3% 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 Kenosha, WI earns more than $104,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,920 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 Eau Claire, at $97,630 per year.
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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