Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $110,620 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,710
90th percentile $154,130
Employed locally 50
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,710
    25th
    $80,090
    50th (median)
    $110,620
    75th
    $137,750
    90th
    $154,130

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 145% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Knoxville, TN $139,180
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $138,210
    Ann Arbor, MI $135,700
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $135,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,580

    Nearby metros — Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $125,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,070
    Wisconsin $91,460

    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 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Milwaukee?

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Milwaukee, WI is 13.6% above the national median of $97,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,710 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,090.