Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $52,200–$80,460
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #247 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $61,480 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,620 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the WI statewide median of $61,210. It ranks #247 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,620 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Milwaukee
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | $78,121 | 21 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $63,690 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $61,660 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $61,160 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $61,110 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,840 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $60,840 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $60,690 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,600 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $61,480 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,620 jobs pay between $52,200 and $80,460. The 10th percentile is $50,340 and the 90th is $97,430.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the WI statewide median of $61,210. It ranks #247 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education the most in Milwaukee?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Milwaukee Board of School Directors ($78,121). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.