Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $105,270 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,710
90th percentile $214,450
Employed locally 380
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,710
    25th
    $80,600
    50th (median)
    $105,270
    75th
    $136,630
    90th
    $214,450

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 138% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 38% 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
    Madison, WI $131,530
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $129,100
    Kenosha, WI $108,280
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,690

    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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Milwaukee?

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

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

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,710 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,600.