Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $131,530 +35.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $82,410
90th percentile —
Employed locally 250
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,410
    25th
    $103,630
    50th (median)
    $131,530
    75th
    $224,330

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 151% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 51% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $132,410
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $129,100
    Kenosha, WI $108,280
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $105,270
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,690

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Madison, WI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Madison, WI is 35.2% above the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Madison?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $82,410 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,630.