History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $82,300 +1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,820
90th percentile $129,490
Employed locally 80
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,820
    25th
    $75,840
    50th (median)
    $82,300
    75th
    $104,230
    90th
    $129,490

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 108% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for History Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $162,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,070
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,460
    New Haven, CT $128,760
    Fresno, CA $127,360

    Nearby metros — History Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Madison, WI $108,310
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $103,970
    Wilmington, NC $86,020
    Wisconsin $82,300
    Duluth, MN-WI $82,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $82,020

    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 History Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Milwaukee?

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

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1% above the national median of $81,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $53,820 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,840.