Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $103,690 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,190
90th percentile $227,260
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,190
    25th
    $75,770
    50th (median)
    $103,690
    75th
    $156,600
    90th
    $227,260

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 136% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,290
    El Paso, TX $134,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,700
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,120
    Fresno, CA $128,820

    Nearby metros — Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $99,700
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,490
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,980
    Wisconsin $81,770

    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 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Milwaukee?

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.5% above the national median of $94,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,190 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,770.