Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $102,130 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,530
90th percentile $128,260
Employed locally 40
National median $87,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,530
    25th
    $76,710
    50th (median)
    $102,130
    75th
    $123,520
    90th
    $128,260

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 134% Median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,330
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $116,800
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $110,760
    Kentucky $109,970
    Montana $109,760

    Nearby metros — Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,330
    Madison, WI $104,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $83,220
    Wisconsin $76,680

    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 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Milwaukee, WI is 16.4% above the national median of $87,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,530 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,710.