Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $61,090 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.37
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $104,960
Employed locally 290
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $44,150
    50th (median)
    $61,090
    75th
    $81,870
    90th
    $104,960

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 80% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $116,330
    Modesto, CA $111,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $103,080
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,500
    Salem, OR $98,450
    California $97,000

    Nearby metros — Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $84,370
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $83,500
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $75,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,600
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $68,050
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $67,670

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Milwaukee, WI is $29.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.55 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salaries?

    The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.9% above the national median of $59,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,150.