SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Green Bay
Green Bay, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Green Bay, WI the median wage is $62,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Green Bay, WI the median wage is $62,890. That is 12.7% lower than the national median of $72,040. Pay ranges from under $50,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,010 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,640 to $75,690.
Employment stands at 690, or 4.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Milwaukee records the highest median at $75,370. Of the 419 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 171st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,200 | −30.3% |
| 25th | $59,640 | −17.2% |
| Median (50th) | $62,890 | −12.7% |
| 75th | $75,690 | +5.1% |
| 90th | $80,010 | +11.1% |
| Mean | $65,000 | −9.8% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | $75,370 | 4,120 | |
| 2 | Janesville | $66,180 | 340 | |
| 3 | Madison | $64,080 | 1,940 | |
| 4 | La Crosse | $62,740 | 530 | |
| 5 | Kenosha | $62,540 | 320 | |
| 6 | Fond du Lac | $61,680 | 170 | |
| 7 | Appleton | $61,600 | 780 | |
| 8 | Racine | $61,460 | 410 | |
| 9 | Sheboygan | $61,460 | 460 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $61,180 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Green Bay run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,890 goes as far as $66,833 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,833US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,890 a year, 12.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,200 to $80,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $75,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Green Bay, WI?
The median annual wage is $62,890, 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 $72,040, so pay in Green Bay, WI is 12.7% lower. 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 Green Bay, WI earns more than $80,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,200 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 $75,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in Green Bay, WI. 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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