SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Janesville
Janesville-Beloit, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Janesville, WI the median wage is $66,180.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Janesville, WI the median wage is $66,180. That is 8.1% lower than the national median of $72,040. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,360 and $79,130. The lowest tenth earn under $49,450, while the highest tenth earn more than $102,900.
Employment stands at 340, or 4.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Milwaukee leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $75,370. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 87th of 268 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,450 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $59,360 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $66,180 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $79,130 | +9.8% |
| 90th | $102,900 | +42.8% |
| Mean | $70,500 | −2.1% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | $75,370 | 4,120 | |
| 2 | Madison | $64,080 | 1,940 | |
| 3 | Green Bay | $62,890 | 690 | |
| 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 Janesville run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $66,180 goes as far as $70,329 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,329US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,180 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,450 to $102,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 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 Janesville, WI?
The median annual wage is $66,180, 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 Janesville, WI is 8.1% 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 Janesville, WI earns more than $102,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,450 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 $75,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Janesville, 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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