Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $129,170 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $78,970
90th percentile $173,140
National median $119,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,970
    25th
    $100,040
    50th (median)
    $129,170
    75th
    $164,580
    90th
    $173,140

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 169% Median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 69% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $220,690
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $202,030
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $186,670
    Ann Arbor, MI $185,830
    College Station-Bryan, TX $168,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $162,440

    Nearby metros — Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $131,980
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $107,220
    Wisconsin $103,740
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,130

    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 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Economics 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 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Milwaukee, WI is 7.7% above the national median of $119,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $78,970 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,040.